Topic: Eric Stults

Bryce Harper smacked a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning and added a three-run shot in the eighth as the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 9-2 in the opener of a three- game set.

Adeiny Hechavarria celebrated his 26th birthday by going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs batted in and two runs scored to lead the Marlins over the Braves.

Two teams off to terrific starts square off on Friday when the Atlanta Braves welcome the New York Mets to Turner Field for the start of a three-game series.

Robinson Cano's two-run home run helped the Seattle Mariners to a 6-1 drubbing of the San Diego Padres at Safeco Field on Tuesday.

Yusmeiro Petit pitched six scoreless innings as the San Francisco Giants blanked the San Diego Padres, 6-0, in the second matchup of a three-game set.

Tommy Medica belted a two-run homer, Seth Smith drove in a pair of runs and the Colorado Rockies bested the Padres 7-1 in spring training Monday night.

Nick Hundley went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win over the Angels in Cactus League action.

Jesus Guzman highlighted a big fourth inning with a two-run homer Saturday and the San Diego Padres went on to pound San Francisco 9-3.

Nick Hundley backed Eric Stults' strong outing with a three-run homer Monday, sending the San Diego Padres over Arizona 4-1.

Jed Gyorko clouted a three-run homer Tuesday and the San Diego Padres rode his blast to a 5-2 victory over pennant-contending Pittsburgh.