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  • Nolan Arenado has 2 homers and 4 RBIs as the Diamondbacks rout the Braves 10-3

    ATLANTA (AP) Nolan Arenado had two home runs and four RBIs, Eduardo Rodriguez threw six strong innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Atlanta Braves 10-3 on Saturday night.

    Arenado reached 20 home runs for the ninth time in his career. Ildemaro Vargas hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, while Gabriel Moreno extended his hitting streak to nine games with three hits, scored three times and drove in a run. Corbin Carroll had a double, triple and run scored, and Tim Tawa was 2 for 4 with an RBI.

    Rodriguez (12-4) surrendered a leadoff home run to Ronald Acuña Jr. and gave up a second run in the first inning, but settled down after that. He went six innings, giving up two runs on five hits with five strikeouts and no walks. The Diamondbacks have not walked a batter in the first two games of the series.

    Jonathan Loáisiga and Kevin Ginkel pitched scoreless innings, and Phillip Abner gave up a run in the ninth.

    The Braves had won the last seven times Grant Holmes started, but he struggled early and did not get out of the fourth inning. Holmes (7-5) gave up six runs on six hits and walked three. He had 13 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings entering the game.

    Arenado drove in the Diamondbacks’ first run with a ground ball in the second to score Moreno. His two-run homer in the third gave Arizona a 6-2 lead, and he added a solo home run in the seventh.

    Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte sat out the game with left knee soreness.

    Braves RHP Bryce Elder (8-7, 4.03) will face Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (8-3, 2.92) in the final game of the series Sunday.

    See AP’s full MLB coverage here

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    With the Diamondbacks’ gritty 2-0 win against Chris Sale and the Braves last night, they’re now tied for the final wild card slot. They’ve also won seven of their last nine against the Braves and have their most consistent starter of the season in Eduardo Rodriguez, taking the mound as an underdog. The Braves have won Grant Holmes’ last seven starts, and he hasn’t allowed a run in his last two games, but Rodriguez is no slouch at 11-4 with a 2.70 ERA. Corbin Carroll is in his hot zone in his last four games, getting six hits that include two doubles, a triple, and two home runs. Diamondbacks to win.

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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
    0 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 3 10 13 0

    73-50

    2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 6 0
    • W: E. Rodriguez (12-4)L: G. Holmes (7-5)
    • HR: ARI – I. Vargas (7), N. Arenado 2 (18), ATL – R. Acuna Jr. (12)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME

    Waldschmidt CF-LF4011.275

    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    L.
    Nootbaar DH 5 0 1 0 .218 C.
    Carroll RF 3 1 2 0 .248 G.
    Perdomo SS 5 0 0 0 .249 G.
    Moreno C 4 3 3 1 .309 M.
    Kepler LF 5 1 1 0 .215 J.
    Barrosa CF 0 0 0 0 .202 N.
    Arenado 3B 4 3 2 4 .243 T.
    Tawa 1B 5 1 2 1 .238 I.
    Vargas 2B 5 1 1 3 .266 R.

    Murphy C3000.129

    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    R.
    Acuna Jr. RF 4 1 2 1 .244 D.
    Baldwin DH 4 1 1 0 .274 M.
    Olson 1B 4 1 2 0 .264 O.
    Albies 2B 4 0 0 0 .252 M.
    Harris II CF 3 0 0 1 .288 a- H.
    Kim PH 1 0 0 1 .066 M.
    Dubon SS 4 0 0 0 .262 L.
    Thomas LF 3 0 1 0 .231 A.
    Riley 3B 3 0 0 0 .221 S.
    • a-grounded out for Harris II in the 9th
    BATTING
    • 2B – C. Carroll (26), G. Moreno (25), M. Kepler (7)
    • 3B – C. Carroll (15)
    • HR – N. Arenado 2 (20), I. Vargas (8)
    • RBI – G. Moreno (55), N. Arenado 4 (62), T. Tawa (28), I. Vargas 3 (59), R. Waldschmidt (16)
    • 2-Out RBI – N. Arenado 3 (3), I. Vargas 3 (3), R. Waldschmidt
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Perdomo 3 (3)
    BATTING
    • 2B – D. Baldwin (9), M. Olson (30), L. Thomas (18)
    • HR – R. Acuna Jr. (13)
    • RBI – R. Acuna Jr. (31), M. Harris II (68), H. Kim (4)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – R. Acuna Jr., M. Dubon
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – L. Nootbaar (2)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    E.
    Rodriguez(W, 12-4) 6.0 5 2 0 5 2.71 J.
    Loaisiga 1.0 0 0 0 0 2.79 K.
    Ginkel 1.0 0 0 0 0 3.63 P.
    Abner 1.0 1 1 0 0 6.28
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    G.
    Holmes(L, 7-5) 3.2 6 6 3 3 3.82 V.
    Mederos 1.1 1 0 0 2 3.66 B.
    Suter 3.0 4 1 1 0 3.91 D.
    Young 1.0 2 3 2 3 8.03
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – E. Rodriguez 96-62, J. Loaisiga 9-6, K. Ginkel 10-7, P. Abner 13-8
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – E. Rodriguez 3-10, J. Loaisiga 1-2, K. Ginkel 1-1, P. Abner 3-0
    • Batters Faced – E. Rodriguez 23, J. Loaisiga 3, K. Ginkel 3, P. Abner 4
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – G. Holmes 65-40, V. Mederos 29-21, B. Suter 49-26, D. Young 32-18
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – G. Holmes 5-4, V. Mederos 1-0, B. Suter 4-7, D. Young 1-0
    • Batters Faced – G. Holmes 20, V. Mederos 5, B. Suter 14, D. Young 7
  • AZ Dbacks recap and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Gabriel Moreno: Extends hit streak

      Moreno went 1-for-5 with a double and an RBI in Friday’s 2-0 win over Atlanta.

      Moreno knocked in what turned out to be the winning run with a first-inning groundout. He later doubled in the eighth inning to extend a hit streak to eight contests, during which he’s 13-for-35 (.371) with six doubles, one triple and five RBI. His spot at third in order, behind Geraldo Perdomo (.466 OBP in last 13 games) and Corbin Carroll (.385 in last nine), gives Moreno plenty of RBI opportunties. The catcher has driven in 22 runs over 25 games since the All-Star break.

    • Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Logs four hits in win

      Perdomo went 4-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Friday’s 2-0 win over Atlanta.

      Perdomo got started early with a leadoff single and eventually scored on a groundout. The multi-hit effort was his seventh in the last 13 games and second time with four hits during that stretch. The Diamondbacks‘ current leadoff batter is slashing .415/.466/.585 with five extra-base hits, five walks, five RBI and seven runs scored over that run.

    • Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas: Moves to second base

      Vargas moved from first to second base after Ketel Marte (knee) was removed from Friday’s game in the second inning. The former went 1-for-4 in a 2-0 win over Atlanta.

      Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Marte began to feel soreness in his left knee during last week’s series against the Padres, per Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Vargas is expected to fill in for Marte, who is listed as day-to-day. Vargas is batting .200 (6-for-30) with two doubles, one triple, one steal, six RBI and one run scored over 11 games this month.

    • Diamondbacks’ Tim Tawa: Goes deep in win

      Tawa went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday’s 2-0 win over Atlanta.

      Tawa gave the Diamondbacks some insurance with a 406-foot blast in the top of the ninth inning. It continued a strong August for the 26-year-old, who’s hitting .286 with three homers, six RBI, seven runs scored and four stolen bases through 13 games this month. On the year, he’s slashing .233/.284/.394 with seven long balls, 27 RBI, 22 runs scored and six steals across 203 plate appearances.

  • 2026 St. Jude Championship leaderboard: Live updates, FedEx Cup Playoffs highlights from Round 3 in Memphis

    Moving Day at the 2026 St. Jude Championship will feature 68 of the world’s best golfers trying to chase down the world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler.

    After tying the course record on Friday with a sensational 9-under 61, Scheffler takes a commanding three-shot lead into the weekend at 11 under. Scheffler has his sights set on his second win of the season to quiet the questions about what’s wrong with his game that’s kept him from the same level of dominance we grew accustomed to seeing over the past two years.

    Leading the chase are Sungjae Im and Viktor Hovland at 8 under, with the latter having experience this season chasing down and beating Scheffler on the weekend to get his lone win of the season at the Travelers. Ludvig Åberg, seeking his first win of the year, is four shots back at 7 under, with the likes of Tommy Fleetwood and Jordan Spieth five behind at 6 under.

    The other part of the weekend battle at TPC Southwind is to make it into the top 50 in the FedEx Cup standings and earn a spot in next week’s BMW Championship. Im, Spieth and Sudarshan Yellamaraju are the three players who began the week outside the top 50 and are currently projected to get in at the expense of Maverick McNealy, Matt McCarty and Michael Brennan.

    Those projections will shift and change with every birdie, bogey and other this weekend, as tension will build in the fight to stay alive in the playoffs one more week.

    We’ll be tracking all that action here throughout the third round in Memphis to see exactly what drama is in store for Sunday.

    Watch Rounds 3-4 of the 2026 St. Jude Championship live from 3-6 p.m. ET this weekend on CBS, CBSSports.comParamount+ and the CBS Sports App. Keep it locked here for live scores, statistics, analysis and highlights throughout Round 3 on Saturday.

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  • FedEx St. Jude Championship Scores

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    -4-12:20 PM6868–136

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    -3-12:10 PM7067–137

    -3-12:10 PM6770–137

    -3-12:00 PM6968–137

    -3-12:00 PM6572–137

    -3-11:50 AM7166–137

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    E-10:25 AM7367–140

    E-10:25 AM7169–140

    E-10:15 AM7169–140

    E-10:15 AM6971–140

    E-10:05 AM6575–140

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    T19
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    -3 11:50 AM 71 66 137
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    T27
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    T27
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    T27
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    T34
    DEU
    -1 7 -4 73 70 143
    T34
    USA
    -1 3 -2 71 70 141
    T34
    USA
    T34
    USA
    T34
    JPN
    T34
    USA
    T40
    USA
    E 4 -1 68 73 141
    T40
    KOR
    E 2 -1 69 72 141
    T40
    AUT
    E 2 -1 68 73 141
    T40
    ENG
    T40
    USA
    T40
    USA
    T40
    USA
    T40
    USA
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    USA
    T50
    ENG
    +1 9 -3 71 73 144
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    +1 2 E 71 70 141
    T50
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    +1 1 E 69 72 141
    T50
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    +1 1 E 69 72 141
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    +2 4 E 71 71 142
    T55
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    +3 7 -1 73 71 144
    T55
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    +3 6 E 72 71 143
    T55
    DNK
    +3 6 E 73 70 143
    T55
    ZAF
    +3 4 +1 71 71 142
    T55
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    +3 4 E 73 70 143
    T60
    USA
    +4 13 -2 72 74 146
    T60
    NIR
    +4 9 E 74 70 144
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    +4 5 +1 68 75 143
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    +5 10 E 73 72 145
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    ENG
    +5 10 E 71 74 145
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    ENG
    +5 5 +2 73 70 143
    T67
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    USA
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    • All times are US/Eastern.

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  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ James Conner: Doesn’t play vs. Las Vegas

      Conner (foot) did not play in Thursday’s 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders.

      It’s not much of a surprise, considering Conner is still working his way back from foot and ankle surgery that he underwent in late September. Neither Conner nor Benson played in Thursday’s exhibition contest, though No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love (ankle) saw a fair amount of work against the Raiders, turning 14 touches into 72 yards, while Tyler Allgeier added four carries for 19 yards. Conner, Love and Allgeier figure to all be in the mix for backfield snaps, though who is listed as the RB1 by the start of the regular season is up in the air.

    • Cardinals’ Chase Bisontis: Suffers torn MCL

      Bisontis (knee) tore his MCL during Thursday night’s preseason game against the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

      The rookie second-rounder was potentially ready to usurp the starting right guard role from Isaiah Adams. Bisontis will have surgery next week and may miss his entire rookie season as he recovers from the injury. While there is a chance for the 22-year-old to return before the end of the season, the Cardinals‘ offensive line will take a hit for most of 2026 at the minimum.

    • Cardinals’ Trey McBride: Limited to one snap

      McBride played one snap in Thursday’s 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders.

      QB Jacoby Brissett, WR Marvin Harrison and the five starting offensive linemen played all 11 snaps on Arizona’s opening drive. It was only McBride who got superstar treatment, as WR Michael Wilson and RB Jeremiyah Love also took most of the snaps on the lone series for Arizona’s first-team offense. McBride has far more competition for the ball this year, but he’ll still be prioritized in the passing game and remains a clear favorite to lead the team in targets.

  • WNBA Scores

    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Wings20-15
    15 22 29 21 87
    Fever22-12
    17 18 28 35 98
    Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    P. Bueckers DAL G29 PTS , 6 REB , 6 AST
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    C. Clark IND G29 PTS , 3 REB , 10 AST
    FINAL
    1 2 3 4 T
    Fire14-20
    26 22 14 22 84
    Storm7-29
    16 20 18 28 82
    Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    H. Winterburn POR G20 PTS , 7 REB , 5 AST
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    A. Fam SEA C20 PTS , 9 REB
  • MLB Scores

    FINAL
    R H E
    0 3 0
    Cubs72-51
    3 6 0
    Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
    • W: C. Holmes  (5-5)
    • L: M. Liberatore  (5-10)
    • S: J. Webb  (9)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    C. Holmes CHC P6.2 IP, 1 H, 3 SO, 1 BB
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    S. Suzuki CHC DH2-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Marlins62-61
    0 4 0
    Reds59-62
    1 6 0
    Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
    • W: C. Burns  (14-2)
    • L: S. Alcantara  (13-7)
    • S: E. Pagan  (15)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    C. Burns CIN P7.0 IP, 4 H, 8 SO
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    S. Alcantara MIA P7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 SO, 4 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Red Sox65-57
    4 9 1
    Pirates60-64
    8 9 1
    PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
    • W: B. Chandler  (6-8)
    • L: J. Bennett  (7-6)
    • S: M. Montgomery  (4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    B. Chandler PIT P5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 5 SO, 2 BB
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    R. Flores PIT 1B3-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    9 14 0
    Tigers60-62
    5 10 0
    Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
    • W: J. Urquidy  (1-1)
    • L: J. Jobe  (1-1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    M. Vargas CHW 3B4-5, 3 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
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    B. Malgeri DET LF2-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Orioles59-63
    6 12 0
    Rays74-47
    5 9 0
    Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
    • W: J. Walker  (1-0)
    • L: G. Cleavinger  (4-4)
    • S: C. Sanders  (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    G. Henderson BAL SS4-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
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    J. Walker BAL P0.2 IP, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Padres66-57
    7 12 2
    5 10 0
    Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
    • W: M. King  (8-8)
    • L: G. Williams  (11-7)
    • S: B. Rodriguez  (1)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    M. King SD P6.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 4 SO, 1 BB
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    N. Lowe CLE 1B3-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    1 5 0
    Mets54-69
    4 7 1
    Citi Field, Flushing, NY
    • W: J. Pintaro  (1-0)
    • L: A. Alvarez  (2-4)
    • S: K. Senga  (2)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    J. Pintaro NYM P2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 1 BB
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    K. Senga NYM P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    2 10 0
    Braves73-49
    0 3 0
    Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
    • W: B. Pfaadt  (7-1)
    • L: C. Sale  (12-8)
    • S: B. Garcia  (4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    B. Pfaadt ARI P7.0 IP, 2 H, 7 SO
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    C. Sale ATL P6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 9 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Yankees68-54
    1 5 2
    3 8 0
    Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
    • W: S. Bieber  (4-2)
    • L: G. Cole  (6-6)
    • S: L. Varland  (27)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    S. Bieber TOR P6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 5 SO, 1 BB
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    G. Cole NYY P6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 5 SO, 2 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    7 12 0
    Astros63-60
    10 12 0
    Daikin Park, Houston, TX
    • W: E. De Los Santos  (2-3)
    • L: A. Munoz  (5-5)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    C. Walker HOU 1B2-5, 2 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
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    P. Lambert HOU P5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 6 SO, 2 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Royals50-73
    7 10 0
    Angels48-75
    6 10 1
    Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
    • W: A. Lange  (2-7)
    • L: T. Saucedo  (0-1)
    • S: S. Cruz  (4)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    J. Caglianone KC 1B3-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 5 RBI
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    S. Cruz KC P1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 SO
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rangers60-63
    3 4 1
    8 9 2
    Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento, California
    • W: L. Medina  (3-3)
    • L: C. Silseth  (3-3)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    J. McNeil ATH 1B4-5, 1 R, 1 HR, 3 RBI
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    L. Medina ATH P1.1 IP, 2 SO, 1 BB
    FINAL
    R H E
    Brewers75-48
    1 5 0
    Dodgers74-49
    3 8 1
    Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
    • W: Y. Yamamoto  (12-7)
    • L: R. Gasser  (3-5)
    • S: E. Diaz  (7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    Y. Yamamoto LAD P6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 9 SO, 2 BB
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    A. Pages LAD CF3-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
    FINAL
    R H E
    Rockies49-73
    5 6 1
    Giants50-72
    2 7 2
    Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
    • W: K. Freeland  (4-10)
    • L: L. Roupp  (7-12)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
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    K. Freeland COL P8.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 SO, 1 BB
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    Z. Veen COL RF1-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI
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  • Pfaadt throws 7 innings in the Diamondbacks’ 2-0 victory over the Braves

    ATLANTA (AP) 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.

    Pfaadt (7-1) outdueled Braves ace Chris Sale, striking out seven without a walk. He threw 87 pitches. Since returning to the rotation from Triple-A Reno on June 30, Pfaadt is 7-0 with a 1.16 ERA. He has gone 32 2/3 innings without allowing an earned run.

    Sale (12-8) gave up one run on five hits in six innings. He struck out nine and threw 108 pitches, which tied a season high.

    Tawa’s solo shot in the inning was his seventh homer of the year. Geraldo Perdomo was 3 for 4 with a run and Corbin Carroll was 2 for 4 for the Diamondbacks.

    Rookie left-hander Brandyn Garcia picked up his fourth save with a perfect ninth inning.

    Arizona scored its only run off Sale thanks to a misplayed ball in the first inning. After a leadoff walk to Perdomo, Carroll hit a line drive to left where Mauricio Dubón started to come in, then reached up and couldn’t come up with the ball. It was ruled a double, and Perdomo came home on a groundout by Gabriel Moreno.

    The Braves had not been shut out since June 27 and were 10-0 in Friday night home games this season.

    Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte left in the second inning with left knee soreness.

    Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (11-4, 2.70) was set to face Braves RHP Grant Holmes (7-4, 3.47 ERA) on Saturday night.

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    • W: B. Pfaadt (7-1)L: C. Sale (12-8)S: B. Garcia (4)
    • HR: ARI – T. Tawa (7)
    PLAYERS OF THE GAME
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    G. Perdomo SS 5 1 4 0 .252
    C. Carroll RF 4 0 2 0 .246
    G. Moreno C 5 0 1 1 .304
    K. Marte 2B 1 0 0 0 .251
    J. Barrosa CF 2 0 0 0 .202
    N. Arenado 3B 4 0 0 0 .240
    I. Vargas 1B-2B 4 0 1 0 .267
    T. Tawa CF-1B 3 1 1 1 .233
    T. Locklear DH 2 0 0 0 .278
    a- L. Nootbaar PH-DH 2 0 1 0 .222
    R. Waldschmidt LF 3 0 0 0 .276
    • a-struck out for Locklear in the 7th
    HITTERS AB R H RBI AVG
    D. Baldwin C 4 0 1 0 .274
    R. Acuna Jr. DH 4 0 0 0 .240
    M. Olson 1B 4 0 0 0 .262
    M. Harris II CF 3 0 1 0 .290
    O. Albies 2B 3 0 0 0 .254
    M. Dubon LF 3 0 1 0 .264
    M. Yastrzemski RF 3 0 0 0 .232
    A. Riley 3B 3 0 0 0 .223
    J. Jarvis SS 2 0 0 0 .218
    a- D. Smith PH 1 0 0 0 .264
    H. Kim SS 0 0 0 0 .067
    • a-struck out for Jarvis in the 8th
    BATTING
    • 2B – G. Perdomo (16), C. Carroll (25), G. Moreno (24)
    • HR – T. Tawa (7)
    • SH – T. Tawa (6), R. Waldschmidt (2)
    • RBI – G. Moreno (54), T. Tawa (27)
    • Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out – G. Moreno 2 (2), N. Arenado 2 (2), I. Vargas 2 (2), R. Waldschmidt
    BASERUNNING
    • SB – I. Vargas (3)
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    B. Pfaadt(W, 7-1) 7.0 2 0 0 7 3.11
    J. Morillo(H, 16) 1.0 1 0 0 2 2.37
    B. Garcia(S, 4) 1.0 0 0 0 2 2.06
    PITCHERS IP H ER BB SO ERA
    C. Sale(L, 12-8) 6.0 5 1 0 9 2.16
    D. Fuentes 1.0 1 0 0 1 2.39
    D. Dodd 1.0 2 0 0 0 2.11
    T. Kinley 1.0 2 1 1 1 4.07
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – B. Pfaadt 87-64, J. Morillo 19-12, B. Garcia 11-8
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – B. Pfaadt 9-0, J. Morillo 1-0, B. Garcia 1-0
    • Batters Faced – B. Pfaadt 23, J. Morillo 4, B. Garcia 3
    PITCHING
    • Pitches-Strikes – C. Sale 108-79, D. Fuentes 17-13, D. Dodd 24-17, T. Kinley 14-11
    • Ground Balls-Fly Balls – C. Sale 4-3, D. Fuentes 2-0, D. Dodd 1-0, T. Kinley 2-1
    • Batters Faced – C. Sale 23, D. Fuentes 4, D. Dodd 6, T. Kinley 6
  • AZ Dbacks recap and news

    • Diamondbacks’ Blake Walston: Gearing up for relief role

      Walston (elbow) struck out two and allowed one hit in a scoreless inning during a rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Reno.

      Walston had been a full-time starter throughout his minor-league career and started in two of his seven appearances during his debut season with the Diamondbacks in 2024 before undergoing Tommy John surgery last spring. While the Diamondbacks may not have closed the door on developing the 25-year-old as a starter, it appears he’ll be preparing for a multi-inning relief role for the remainder of the season once he returns from the 60-day injured list. He’s been used out of the bullpen for each of his first three rehab appearances with Reno, covering four innings while striking out three and allowing one unearned run on two hits and no walks.

    • Diamondbacks’ Ryan Thompson: Starts throwing again

      Thompson (back) began a throwing program Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Arizona placed Thompson on the 15-day injured list Aug. 5, so his ability to start throwing soon after being deactivated suggests that he won’t be in line for an extended stay on the shelf. Thompson had collected seven holds and four wins while pitching to a 4.43 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 40.2 innings over 46 appearances out of the Arizona bullpen prior to landing on the IL.

    • Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo: Logs two hits in return

      Perdomo went 2-for-6 with a run scored in Wednesday’s 6-4 loss to the Rockies.

      Perdomo was back at shortstop and led off for the Diamondbacks after missing one game due to a knee issue. The multi-hit effort was his sixth in the last 12 contests, during which Perdomo is 18-for-48 (.375) with four extra-base hits (one home run), five RBI and six runs scored.

    • Diamondbacks’ Jordan Lawlar: Could be activated next week

      Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Lawlar (hamstring) could return from the 10-day injured list during their upcoming road trip that begins Friday in Atlanta, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

      Lawlar completed the seventh game of his rehab assignment with Double-A Amarillo on Wednesday, playing nine innings in center field while going 1-for-5 with a solo home run. He’s now played nine-inning games on consecutive days, which is typically a sign of a player nearing activation. After the trip to Atlanta on Friday, the Diamondbacks move on to Boston for a three-game set beginning Monday.

  • AZ Cardinals recap and news

    • Cardinals’ Jacoby Brissett: Completes all five passes Thursday

      Brissett completed all five of his passes for 44 yards and one touchdown during Thursday’s 27-14 preseason win in Las Vegas.

      In his first game action since agreeing to a reworked contract in late July, Brissett connected with WR Michael Wilson (twice for 23 yards), first-round rookie RB Jeremiyah Love (once for two yards), WR Kendrick Bourne (one time for 12 yards) and WR Marvin Harrison (a seven-yard TD). Meanwhile, standout TE Trey McBride logged just one play before hitting the sidelines. This was one exhibition contest with Brissett working with the first-team offense, but the offensive scheme under new coach Mike LaFleur appears to be running on all cylinders roughly one month before the regular season kicks off.

    • Cardinals’ Tyler Allgeier: Sees action with starters

      Allgeier rushed four times for 19 yards and wasn’t targeted in the Cardinals‘ 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.

      Allgeier and rookie third overall pick Jeremiyah Love were the two Cardinals running backs to log touches on the team’s opening possession. Allgeier’s first opportunity came after Love had seen two rush attempts and recorded a reception, but the former proceeded to rattle off consecutive seven-yard runs on his first pair of carries. Allgeier also had a five-yard rush on the Cardinals’ second drive, and his team debut was an encouraging one overall. The veteran’s exact regular-season role in a crowded backfield remains to be determined, but it’s worth noting Allgeier has ample experience complementing a star back after playing alongside Bijan Robinson in Atlanta for the last three seasons.

    • Cardinals’ Marvin Harrison: Records TD in preseason opener

      Harrison brought in his only target for seven yards and a touchdown and also drew a 20-yard pass interference penalty in the Cardinals‘ 27-14 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.

      The embattled 2024 first-round pick drew the penalty on the Cardinals’ third play from scrimmage, and he capped off that opening drive with his seven-yard touchdown grab. Harrison endured an injury-shortened season in 2025 where he suited up for only 12 of 17 regular-season games, but he appears back to full health ahead of what could be a pivotal season for his future with the franchise.

    • Cardinals’ Chase Bisontis: Knee injury believed to be serious

      Coach Mike LaFleur said Thursday that Bisontis‘ left knee injury appears to be serious, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

      “Not good,” LaFleur said following Thursday’s preseason opener against the Raiders. Bisontis had to be helped off the field in the second half and took a cart to the locker room. The second-round rookie was expected to push Isaiah Adams for the starting gig at right guard at some point this season.