The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Atlanta Braves 2-0 on Friday, with Brandon Pfaadt delivering a dominant performance on the road. Pfaadt pitched seven scoreless innings, per Sportsnet, striking out seven batters while allowing minimal damage. Per MLB.com, Pfaadt has now produced seven scoreless innings in consecutive starts, though details on the previous outing remain limited.
Deadspin reported that Pfaadt outdueled 10-time All-Star Chris Sale, though Yahoo Sports' account of the game suggests Sale was Atlanta's starter. The Diamondbacks' offense provided just enough support: Gabriel Moreno drove in a run and Tim Tawa hit a solo home run, per Sportsnet. Yahoo Sports noted the D-backs' offense was frustrating for much of the game before Pfaadt secured the victory.