Joe Musgrove, Padres to stage home opener vs. Braves

The world champion Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres have one thing in common.

Both teams have reached the midpoint of season-opening schedules that have them playing games on 14 straight days before their first day off.

But one thing will be different among them Thursday in San Diego as theteams open a four-game series. The Padres will be celebrating their home opener, while the Braves are going on their first road t