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Pfaadt aims to extend scoreless streak for Diamondbacks against Braves
Brandon Pfaadt, who has not allowed an earned run in his last three starts (25 2/3 innings), will start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday as they begin a three-game series against…
The Story in Brief
Brandon Pfaadt, who has not allowed an earned run in his last three starts (25 2/3 innings), will start for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday as they begin a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves. The Diamondbacks are tied for the final National League wild-card spot after losing two of three at home to Colorado.
Pfaadt has produced eight straight starts of two runs or fewer since returning from Triple-A Reno, going 6-0 with a 1.32 ERA. Atlanta has not announced its starter but left-hander Chris Sale is due for his turn. The Braves lead the NL East by 9 1/2 games and trail Milwaukee by one game for the league's top record.
The Indian Opinion
The hype around Pfaadt's run ignores that he faced the Braves once this year and lasted only 4 2/3 innings, allowing three runs. Atlanta's Drake Baldwin is 5-for-8 with a home run against him. The real test is whether Pfaadt can handle a lineup that has seen Austin Riley hit.351 in August. If he gets through the Braves order twice cleanly, the streak is real. If not, it is a hot stretch against weaker teams.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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