Braves face Diamondbacks in series finale with Elder and Soroka starting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a Sunday series finale at Truist Park, scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. The Braves aim to avoid being swept for the first time since late June. Bryce Elder is set to take the mound for Atlanta, while Michael Soroka starts for Arizona. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses. The Braves have thus far avoided a three-game losing streak in the second half of the season.
- •Braves have not lost three straight since June 22-24.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET.
- •Drake Baldwin hit a double in the first inning.
- •Bryce Elder will start for the Braves.
- •Michael Soroka is on the mound for the Diamondbacks.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Braves vs. Diamondbacks chat and discussion: Bryce Elder vs. Michael Soroka
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