Arizona was looking for a road sweep, and had the game tied at 2 in the seventh, but Braves slugger Matt Olson hit a 3-run homer.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game from August 16, 2026 on ESPN.

The Atlanta Braves enter at 73-49 (.598), while the Arizona Diamondbacks sit at 65-58 (.528). Grant Holmes (7-4, 3.47 ERA in 114 innings) takes the mound for the Braves, opposed by Eduardo Rodriguez (11-4, 2.70 ERA in 143.1 innings).

First baseman Matt Olson moves within one home run of the MLB home run leader to help Atlanta salvage the final game of the three-game series against Arizona.

Reliever Dennis Santana has been called up by the Diamondbacks, who designated left-hander Philip Abner for assignment.

The Bravos go with Bryce Elder. The Mets showed no respect for Elder, scoring seven runs on 10 hits. Elder had allowed five runs in his previous 24 innings. The Snakes are 29-31 on the road. The Braves are 41-22 at home. Can’t trust Soroka’s glute, so the gluten-free Stitches will bet $50 on Elder and the Braves.

Pfaadt has made nine starts since his return to MLB and is 7-1 with a 1.15 ERA.

Dennis Santana put together the best season of his career in 2025 with the Pirates, pitching to a 2.18 ERA across 70.1 innings with 16 saves.

The hometown kid just keeps on coming up big when Atlanta needs him.