The Atlanta Braves continued their dominance over the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 6-2 victory on Wednesday night, thanks in part to outfielder Adam Duvall’s three-run home run in the sixth inning. This win marked the Braves’ fifth consecutive victory against the Diamondbacks this season.
Duvall’s home run, which traveled 441 feet and landed in the left-field bleachers, was not his first impressive shot in Phoenix. He fondly recalled a 483-foot homer he hit in 2021 that cleared the seating in left center and landed on the concourse.
In a post-game interview, Duvall credited his success in Phoenix to his familiarity with the ballpark and Arizona’s pitching. He noted that Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen threw him a lot of curveballs, but he was able to connect with one and send it out of the park.
This victory was Duvall’s eighth home run of the season, and he raised his batting average to .191 with a 2-for-3 performance. The Braves will look to continue their winning streak against the Diamondbacks in the remaining game of the four-game series on Thursday.
On the pitching side, Braves right-hander Charlie Morton will take the mound on Wednesday looking to reverse a recent string of losses. Morton has dropped five of his past seven decisions but has been solid in his victories, allowing only four runs in total.
For the Diamondbacks, right-hander Slade Cecconi will start on the mound after giving up five runs in his last outing against the San Diego Padres. Cecconi, who has never faced the Braves before, will look to stifle Atlanta’s offense and help Arizona break their losing streak.
Overall, the Braves-Diamondbacks series has been a showcase of power hitting and solid pitching. Both teams will look to make adjustments in the final game to secure a win and gain momentum moving forward in the season.