Sears sharp in season debut, Padres complete sweep of Braves (opens original article in a new tab)

The Padres defeated the Braves 5-2 in a series sweep, with JP Sears pitching 5.2 scoreless innings and Ty France hitting a home run and two hits.

• JP Sears pitched 5.2 scoreless innings in his 2026 debut for the Padres
• Ty France hit a 417-foot home run and had two hits in the third inning
• The Padres won 5-2, completing a series sweep against the Braves