The projected starter for the Padres was Michael King and he was scratched from his start with shoulder tightness less than an hour before game time. San Diego was forced into a bullpen game, which allowed Sean Reynolds to make his first MLB start. Reynolds allowed three runs in 2 2/3 innings on six hits.

With the loss, the Padres (28-22) fell into a virtual tie with the Cardinals (29-23) for the National League’s final wild-card spot. While it might be too early to talk about playoff positioning, it was just two weeks ago that the Padres’ 25-13 record was the best in Major League Baseball.

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

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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.

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