Diamondbacks shut out Braves 2-0 in series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Atlanta Braves faced a difficult start to their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, losing 2-0 on August 14, 2026, at Truist Park. Geraldo Perdomo scored the first run for Arizona with an RBI single in the first inning, and Tim Tawa added a home run in the ninth. Chris Sale pitched six innings for the Braves, giving up one earned run while striking out nine. The Braves' offense struggled to capitalize, leading to the shutout. The teams will meet again for game two of the series.
- •Braves lose 2-0 in series opener against the Diamondbacks.
- •Geraldo Perdomo and Tim Tawa scored for Arizona.
- •Chris Sale recorded nine strikeouts in six innings.
- •The Braves' offense was unable to score.
- •The teams will compete again in the next game.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Braves get blanked by Diamondbacks in series opener
"A scoreless night behind a Chris Sale start is not the way to go.
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