The Diamondbacks have a chance to finish the series against the Braves on a high note but will have to overcome strong left-hander Max Fried.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off yet another thrilling win after they beat the Atlanta Braves 7-5 with big performances from Eugenio Suarez and Paul Sewald. Now, they seek to even up the series at two and close the season series against the Braves on a high note. Tonight's first pitch is at 6:40 PM, local AZ time.and got their third win when down two or more runs at any point Wednesday night. Paul Sewald snapped a three-game blown save streak.
So far this year, the Braves are 5-1 against the D-backs. Last year the two teams were 3-3 against each other. Tonight, the D-backs could get their second win against Atlanta and end the season series winning two in a row.Before tonight's game, the D-backs announced a roster move. Starting pitcher Slade Cecconi was sent down after giving up three runs in four innings last night. He was optioned to Triple-A Reno. Replacing him on the active roster is right-handed reliever Miguel Castro.
Over his last five starts, Pfaadt has pitched excellently. Over these five games, the team is 4-1 despite Pfaadt going 1-1. Over the 29 innings, he has allowed just 10 runs with 11 walks against 24 strikeouts. He has a 3.10 ERA over that span. He pitched at least six innings in every start except the premature exit on Saturday in which he lasted just 4.1 innings.
Pfaadt faced the Braves once this year and gave up five runs over 5.2 innings with one walk and seven strikeouts back on April 6th.Fried has been his typical strong self this season. The left-hander has pitched deep into games consistently with two complete games and a shutout this year. Fried has dominated right-handed batters and allowed just a .191 average against them. However, lefties have hit him hard with a .358 batting average. Fried has a 2.90 ERA on the road, over 10 games and 59 innings.The Arizona Diamondbacks and Atlanta Braves starting lineups for the series finale on July 11th, 2024 at Chase Field. / Jake Oliver
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