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Diamondbacks Secure 2-0 Victory Over Braves Behind Brandon Pfaadt’s Shutout
8/15/2026, 8:04:06 AM
Pfaadt’s Dominant Return to the Rotation
On August 14, 2026, Arizona starter Brandon Pfaadt delivered a seven-inning, two-hit shutout against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. The 32-year-old right-hander struck out seven batters and issued no walks, working 87 pitches. ABC News noted that the performance extended his streak of 32 2/3 innings without an earned run, a run that began after his last earned run on July 23 versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Since rejoining the rotation from Triple-A Reno on June 30, Pfaadt has compiled a 7-0 record with a 1.16 ERA, according to ABC News. Azcentral reported a 1.15 ERA across nine starts (54 2/3 innings) since that return.
Statistical Highlights
- Pfaadt’s line: 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 7 K, 0 BB.
- Opposing ace Chris Sale (12-8) allowed one run on five hits in six innings, striking out nine.
- Arizona’s offense produced 11 hits overall, but went 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position.
- Tim Tawa supplied the insurance run with a solo ninth-inning homer, his seventh of the season.
- Reliever Brandyn Garcia earned his fourth save, delivering a perfect ninth inning.
Implications for Wild-Card Race
The win moved Arizona to 65-58, keeping the club in the National League wild-card contention, as highlighted by azcentral. The Braves, who had not been shut out since June 27 and were 10-0 in Friday night home games prior to this loss, saw their streak end.
Upcoming Schedule
Following two more games in Atlanta, the Diamondbacks will travel north to Boston for a three-game series against the Red Sox, per azcentral. The team’s ability to sustain offensive production while relying on Pfaadt’s pitching will be pivotal as the postseason race tightens.
