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The Arizona Diamondbacks edged the Atlanta Braves 2–1 on April 4 at Chase Field in a pitching-dominated contest that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Arizona's pitching staff struck out 7 while allowing just 4 hits and 1 earned run, though the Diamondbacks managed only 4 hits and 0 RBIs at the plate, posting a meager .620 OPS with 9 strikeouts. Atlanta's pitchers were equally stingy, fanning 9 Arizona batters while surrendering 4 hits and posting a sparkling 1.46 ERA, yet the Braves could muster only 1 run despite recording a superior .754 OPS and drawing 3 walks. Both offenses sputtered in this low-scoring affair, with Arizona's defensive miscue contributing to the tight margin. The Braves' inability to convert scoring opportunities despite quality at-bats suggests offensive inconsistency could plague them early in the season.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| AZ | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Mike YastrzemskiGabriel MorenoNolan Arenado
