Padres just call Atlanta 'Fort Knocks'
"Knocks, lots of knocks," he said. "Big, big knocks."

PADRES: Six spot in sixth leads to rout of Braves
"What I liked about this game is that as crushing as that can be in the first inning, our guys kept their chins up," Padres manager Bud Black said. "There was good energy in the dugout."

Padres can't escape Peavy's shadow
"I heard that," pitching coach Darren Balsley said. "Kind of strange."

Thatcher finds success in setup role | padres.com: News
Last night Padres reliever Joe Thatcher came in and continued to do what he's been doing since the beginning of July as he struck out Garret Anderson to end the Braves' 10th-inning threat.

Friars reap Rich-ard rewards of trade | padres.com: News
Since coming to the Padres from the White Sox in the Peavy deal, left-hander Clayton Richard has been an outstanding member of the starting rotation. Richard will take the mound for the Padres in Thursday's series finale against the Braves at Turner Field and will face Braves hurler Javier Vazquez.

Friars break out bats to beat Braves | padres.com: News
The Padres erupted for six runs in the sixth inning against the Braves to erase a three-run deficit on their way to a 12-5 victory and series-clinching win. Every Padres starter except pitcher Tim Stauffer recorded at least one hit.