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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

Diamondbacks face Braves after rocky series against Rockies

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Staggering Diamondbacks take on the division leading Braves

What they're saying

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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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