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The Arizona Diamondbacks were 66-59, 3rd in the NL West. Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks came up short against the Atlanta Braves 3-5 at Truist Park.

Diamondbacks Daily Vibe Check
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Warm
dominant pitching

Comfortable territory. Pitching at 2.7 RA/G. That's keeping the score warm. And plus-15 in run differential this stretch.

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Diamondbacks Game on August 17

Opponent:Boston Red Sox (66-58)
Location:Fenway Park
First Pitch:07:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Mitch Bratt (1-1, 3.74 ERA) vs TBD (TBD)
TV Broadcast:DBACKS.TV, NESN

Diamondbacks Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Arizona Diamondbacks came up short against the Atlanta Braves 3-5 at Truist Park.

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Highlights

Diamondbacks Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
7451.592 L2
Padres
6758.5367.0 W1
D-backs
6659.5288.0 L1
Giants
5173.41122.5 L1
Rockies
5074.40323.5 W1

Arizona Diamondbacks are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Diamondbacks Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
4
Ketel Marte
 21.249.76067
28
Nolan Arenado
 20.241.76462
7
Corbin Carroll
 18.248.83457

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
62
Juan Morillo
 3-42.371.0349.1
55
Brandyn Garcia
 0-12.520.8135.2
34
Michael Soroka
 8-32.931.1192.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
7
Corbin Carroll
 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games
6
Ildemaro Vargas
 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games
28
Nolan Arenado
 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .2 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
60
Mitch Bratt
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
32
Brandon Pfaadt
 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
68
Gerardo Carrillo
 4.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Diamondbacks News

The Arizona Diamondbacks grabbed a series win against the Braves but suffered another blow with Nolan Arenado's exit due to left trunk discomfort, raising concerns about his availability moving forward. With Arenado likely facing an MRI, the D-backs' depth is about to be tested as they head into a crucial part of the season, currently sitting at 66-58. They need to maintain momentum in a tightly contested playoff race, especially after dropping two of three to the Rockies last week. Despite the rocky road, the team's pitching has shined, allowing just 2.3 runs per game over the past week. If they can keep that up while the bats, led by Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll, find consistency, the postseason remains a tangible goal. The next challenge comes against the Braves, where the stakes are high and every game counts.

Sources
Arenado concerned after left trunk discomfort causes 4th-inning exit in Atlanta
MLB.com
Arenado concerned after left trunk discomfort causes 4th-inning exit in Atlanta
ATLANTA – For the Diamondbacks, the hits just keep on coming. And not in a good way. The oft-injured Arizona club earned a series win over the National League East-leading Braves over the weekend, but the Diamondbacks could be without third baseman Nolan Arenado when their three-game series in Boston
 What needs to keep going right for the Diamondbacks to make the playoffs?
AZ Snake Pit
What needs to keep going right for the Diamondbacks to make the playoffs?
The Diamondbacks dropped two out of three to the Rockies. Are we at the point in the season where we can no longer brush it off as “just a series”? Spencer: Sure? But what about all the games early on we lost? It sucks but there’s a lot of baseball left. There’s just a lot […]
 D-backs @ Braves Discussion
AZ Snake Pit
D-backs @ Braves Discussion
Today’s Lineups DIAMONDBACKS BRAVES Geraldo Perdomo – SS Drake Baldwin – C Corbin Carroll – RF Ronald Acuna – RF Gabriel Moreno – DH Matt Olson – 1B Ketel Marte – 2B Michael Harris – CF Max Kepler – LF Mike Yastrzemski – LF Nolan Arenado – 3B Ozzie Albies – 2B Tim Tawa – […]
 Nolan Arenado Likely To Undergo MRI For Torso Injury
Mlbtraderumors
Nolan Arenado Likely To Undergo MRI For Torso Injury
Nolan Arenado left today’s 5-3 Diamondbacks loss to the Braves with what the club described as left trunk discomfort.  The third baseman told MLB.com’s Rick Farlow and other reporters post-game that he would “probably get an MRI,” and admitted that he was “worried” given his unfamiliarity with the nature of the soreness. “I just felt […]
 Diamondbacks Select Dennis Santana, Designate Philip Abner For Assignment
Mlbtraderumors
Diamondbacks Select Dennis Santana, Designate Philip Abner For Assignment
The Diamondbacks are swapping out a pair of relievers before today’s game. The team announced that right-hander Dennis Santana has been selected from Triple-A Reno. Left-hander Philip Abner has been designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Santana joined Arizona on a minor league deal on August 6th. He had spent most of 2026 with […]
 Braves vs. Diamondbacks series recap: Braves avoid brooms with big hit from Matt Olson
Yahoo Sports
Braves vs. Diamondbacks series recap: Braves avoid brooms with big hit from Matt Olson
The hometown kid just keeps on coming up big when Atlanta needs him.

Diamondbacks Upcoming Schedule

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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