Pfaadt leads Diamondbacks to 2-0 win over Braves with strong performance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt dominates since return from minors
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Pfaadt throws 7 innings in the Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Braves
"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.
"Pfaadt has made nine starts since his return to MLB and is 7-1 with a 1.15 ERA.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 1:30 PMDiamondbacks' Brandon Pfaadt dominates since return from minors
Pfaadt has made nine starts since his return to MLB and is 7-1 with a 1.15 ERA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:59 AMPfaadt throws 7 innings in the Diamondbacks' 2-0 victory over the Braves
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.
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