Lopez, Ritchie struggle with the long ball in loss to Padres

Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Aaron Schmidt, WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · July 22, 2026 · 4 min read

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves racked up 29 runs over the weekend against the Texas Rangers and beat the San Diego Padres on Monday, but managed just three hits in an 8-3 loss Tuesday. The loss was one-sided from the start. The Padres scored five runs on nine hits and thre...

Why this matters in The Nashville

Nashville baseball fans can catch the Braves' games, including their current series against the San Diego Padres, through local television stations thanks to a simulcast deal with Gray Media. This partnership brings 25 games to fans across the Southeast, including the Nashville area, for free and over-the-air. As the Braves look to build on their Monday win, local viewers can tune in to see if they can take the second game of the series. The simulcast deal is a boon for Nashville's baseball enthusiasts, who can now follow the Braves without needing a subscription to specialized sports channels. With the Braves' reach extending into 26 markets throughout the Southeast, Nashville fans are part of a broader regional community that can come together to cheer on the team. As the series continues, Nashville viewers can watch to see how the Braves' pitching, including starter Reynaldo Lopez, holds up against the Padres' lineup.

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Category: local · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) · Reading time: 4 min

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Lopez, Ritchie struggle with the long ball in loss to Padres

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