Hot Padres Sweep Braves, Win Homestand

Aug 3, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Padres first baseman Tommy Medica (14) hits a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

GAME THREE

Game 3 had its share of twists and turns as well. The Padres had a 2-0 lead early, but like Saturday, the Braves battled back to tie it at 2-2. The Padres got runs in the second and fourth innings thanks to an Everth Cabrera sac fly and Tyson Ross’ third RBI of the year. Tyson Ross cruised into the 7^th, where the Braves made him and Nick Vincent sweat out of a jam, but not before allowing the game to be tied. Ross finished with 7 strikeouts in 6 innings.  Tommy Medica then did what he has done most of the past few weeks, came through in the clutch. He smacked a line-drive home run in the bottom of the 8^th inning, giving him his third of the series and the Padres a 3-2 lead. The lead didn’t last long as Jason Heyward made a quick trip around the bases after a leadoff double to tie the game. The Padres had a golden opportunity in the 10^thand all seemed lost once Rene Rivera’s attempted bunt turned into an unorthodox double play. But Cabrera got a chance with Alexi Amarista in scoring position and he delivered and the Padres walked off for the second straight game.