Diamondbacks fall to Braves despite home runs from Moreno and Vargas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 5-3 to the Atlanta Braves on August 14, 2026. Gabriel Moreno and Ildemaro Vargas each hit solo home runs, but Nolan Arenado left the game with left trunk discomfort in the fourth inning. Matt Olson's three-run home run in the seventh off Brandyn Garcia provided the decisive runs for Atlanta. The Diamondbacks had opportunities late, bringing the tying run to the plate in the ninth, but could only manage one additional run. Arizona will face the Boston Red Sox next.
- •Nolan Arenado left the game with left trunk discomfort.
- •Matt Olson hit a decisive three-run homer in the seventh inning.
- •The Diamondbacks brought the tying run to the plate in the ninth inning.
- •Gabriel Moreno and Ildemaro Vargas hit solo home runs.
- •Arizona next plays at the Boston Red Sox.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Diamondbacks News, 8/17: Garcia’s Last Stand
"Recaps [AZ Central] Diamondbacks fall to Braves in series finale, at Red Sox next – Gabriel Moreno and Ildemaro Vargas each hit solo home runs, but the Diamondbacks lost everyday third baseman Nolan Arenado to what the team announced as left trunk discomfort in the top of the fourth inning of a 5-3 road loss […]
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