Padres take series over Braves with Wednesday win

Chase Headley’s two-run single helps San Diego past Atlanta Wednesday night

Chase Headley and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 8-2 Wednesday for their ninth win in 10 games. Headley hit a two-run single and left-hander Eric Stults won his fourth straight decision as the Padres took two of three from the Braves, who lead the NL wild-card race.  Atlanta has the day before returning to Turner Field to begin a weekend series with Philadelphia.