Diamondbacks face Braves after rocky series against Rockies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks meet the Atlanta Braves on August 14, 2026, following a disappointing series where they lost two of three games to the Colorado Rockies. Currently, the Diamondbacks have fallen out of playoff position and are half a game behind the Philadelphia Phillies. In contrast, the Braves are well-positioned for the playoffs and have won seven of their last ten games. Game 1 features Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt against an undetermined Braves starter, as both teams look to secure crucial victories in the final stretch of the season.
- •Diamondbacks lost two of three to Rockies, dropping out of playoff position.
- •Braves lead the division, nine games ahead of the Phillies.
- •Brandon Pfaadt starts for Diamondbacks against TBD Braves pitcher.
- •Diamondbacks need strong performance from pitchers to improve chances.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Staggering Diamondbacks take on the division leading Braves
"Even the worst teams in baseball win a third of their games. But if you’re a playoff contender and facing one of those worst teams in baseball, letting them take two out of three with just a few dozen games left to play is devestating. If the Diamondbacks end up losing a playoff spot by […]
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