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

Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado delivered a standout performance, hitting two home runs and contributing four RBIs as the team edged out the Atlanta Braves with a 10-3 victory. Eduardo Rodriguez showcased strong pitching, allowing just two runs over six innings, while the Diamondbacks' offense was equally impressive.

Arendo reached the milestone of 20 home runs for his career, marking his ninth occurrence. Eduardo Rodriguez, despite surrendering a leadoff home run in the first inning, steadied himself and limited the Braves to six runs through six innings. The Diamondbacks have maintained a perfect first-inning record in the series, walking no batters.

Eduardo Rodriguez's pitching was bolstered by solid performances from Diamondbacks' relievers Jonathan Loáisiga and Kevin Ginkel, who pitched scoreless innings. Phillip Abner contributed with a run in the ninth inning. Meanwhile, the Braves' starting pitcher Grant Holmes struggled early, yielding six runs on six hits and walking three, eventually exiting in the fourth inning.

The Diamondbacks have not walked a batter in the initial two games of the series, a significant advantage as they continue to build on their momentum. Jonathan Loáisiga and Kevin Ginkel's scoreless innings were instrumental in the Diamondbacks' success. The Braves, seeking to end a seven-game winning streak against Grant Holmes, faced a challenging match-up as Holmes conceded six runs on six hits and walked three batters.