Braves aim to avoid sweep against Diamondbacks with Elder vs. Soroka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Arizona Diamondbacks on August 16 at Truist Park to avoid a sweep. Bryce Elder (8-7, 4.03 ERA) is set to pitch against former Brave Michael Soroka (8-3, 2.92 ERA). Soroka, returning from an injured list stint, pitched effectively in his last outing, while Elder is looking to rebound from a disappointing performance against the Mets. This matchup features former teammates as both seek critical wins at this stage of the season.
- •Braves currently in need of a win to avoid being swept
- •Elder aims for a strong performance after recent struggles
- •Soroka returns to face former team at Truist Park
- •Game set for 1:35 p.m. ET on August 16
- •Series wraps up third game between the teams
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bryce Elder faces Michael Soroka as Braves look to prevent Diamondbacks sweep
"“Old Friend” alert as the Braves look to salvage one game from the Snakes.
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