Walker Buehler Earns Win As Padres Defeat Braves 8–3

Walker Buehler pitched 5.67 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and 2 hits, while walking 5 and striking out 3, securing the win for the San Diego Padres in their 8-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on July 21, 2026.

Insight

Buehler, pitching for the San Diego Padres, has started 20 games this season, recording a 6-5 win-loss record over 94 2/3 innings with an ERA of 5.23. In his most recent outing against the Atlanta Braves on July 21, 2026, he pitched 5.67 innings, allowing 2 earned runs and striking out 3 batters to secure an 8–3 victory. Notably, his performance in June showed a 1.71 ERA over 26.3 innings, while July has seen a spike in ERA to 11.88 over 16.7 innings.