San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Michael King was scratched from Saturday's start because of right shoulder stiffness, the team announced less than an hour before first pitch. More news: Padres' Manny Machado Has 2-Word Reaction to Go-Ahead Home Run That Ended Losing Streak The Padres will have right-hander Sean Reynolds start Saturday's matchup against the Atlanta Braves.

The San Diego Padres will be without starting pitcher Michael King against the Atlanta Braves after he was scratched with shoulder tightness.

Padres right-hander Michael King was scratched from his scheduled start about 40 minutes before the game against the Atlanta Braves.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Atlanta Braves superstar outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the lineup for the first time after he tore his ACL last season in the team’s 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday night at Truist Park.

Manny Machado hit a solo homer in the ninth inning to help the visiting San Diego Padres end their six-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday in the opener of their three-game series.

Manny Machado hit a tiebreaking homer off Raisel Iglesias in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres overcame Ronald Acuña Jr.’s home run in his season debut to beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 on Friday night and end their six-game losing streak.