Arizona Diamondbacks News & Updates
The Arizona Diamondbacks were 66-58, 2nd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks dominated the Atlanta Braves 10-3 at Truist Park.
More good than bad right now. Took last night by 7. That matters. On top of that, holding teams to 2.3 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.
Diamondbacks Game on August 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Soroka (8-3, 2.92 ERA) vs Bryce Elder (8-7, 4.03 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | DBACKS.TV, BravesVision |
Diamondbacks Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks dominated the Atlanta Braves 10-3 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Nolan Arenado went 2-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
- Ildemaro Vargas went 1-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Gabriel Moreno went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
Diamondbacks Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
74 | 50 | .597 | L1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
66 | 58 | .532 | 8.0 | W2 |
|
Padres
|
|
66 | 58 | .532 | 8.0 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
51 | 72 | .415 | 22.5 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
49 | 74 | .398 | 24.5 | L1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .251 | .763 | 67 | |
| 20 | .243 | .768 | 62 | |
| 18 | .248 | .837 | 57 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-1 | 2.06 | 0.77 | 35.0 | |
| 3-4 | 2.37 | 1.03 | 49.1 | |
| 8-3 | 2.92 | 1.10 | 86.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .545 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 3 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .167 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Diamondbacks News
The Arizona Diamondbacks are heating up just in time for the postseason, clinching a 2-0 victory against the Atlanta Braves yesterday, which marks their fourth win in the last seven games. With a run differential of +10 this week, the D-backs are riding high on dominant pitching, allowing just 2.3 runs per game. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll continue to spark the offense, though both are still searching for consistency at the plate, batting .251 and .246, respectively. The D-backs now stand at 66-58, tied for the second Wild Card spot, setting the stage for an intense battle in the National League as they aim for their first playoff berth since the World Series run. As the pressure mounts, it's clear that each game counts, and the momentum is firmly in Arizona's favor.
Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule
The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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