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Pfaadt leads Diamondbacks to 2-0 win over Braves with strong performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 1:59 AM

Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Pfaadt leads Diamondbacks to 2-0 win over Braves with strong performance

Summary

Brandon Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only two hits as the Arizona Diamondbacks secured a 2-0 victory against the Atlanta Braves on August 15 at Truist Park. Pfaadt improved his record to 7-1, demonstrating dominance by striking out seven batters without allowing a walk. The Diamondbacks scored their first run following a misplayed ball in the first inning and added a ninth-inning home run from Tim Tawa. After this defeat, the Braves had not been shut out since June 27. The Diamondbacks' Eduardo Rodriguez is scheduled to face the Braves' Grant Holmes in the next matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Pfaadt struck out seven batters in seven innings.
•Tim Tawa homered in the ninth to secure the lead.
•Arizona scored one run due to an error in the first.
•Braves were on a 10-game home winning streak before loss.
•Next game features Rodriguez against Holmes.

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1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Pfaadt throws 7 innings in the Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Braves

What they're saying

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Brandon Pfaadt allowed only two hits in seven innings in another strong start, Tim Tawa homered in the ninth and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday night. Since returning to the rotation from Triple-A Reno on June 30, Pfaadt is 7-0 with a 1.16 ERA.
— Yahoo Sportsby BILL TROCCHI

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