Arenado's Injury Cloud
Diamondbacks Rout Braves 10-3 Behind Arenado's Two Homers Before Injury Exit
Key Points
Ildemaro Vargas added a notable offensive contribution, delivering a three-run homer in the ninth inning to cap the Diamondbacks’ 10-3 win.
Gabriel Moreno extended his hitting streak to nine games, collecting three hits, scoring three times and driving in a run in the game.
Tim Tawa contributed with a 2-for-4 performance and an RBI in Arizona’s offensive burst.
Braves starter Grant Holmes was roughed up, allowing six runs on six hits and failing to get out of the fourth inning.
Nolan Arenado’s two-homer performance pushed him to 20 home runs for the ninth time in his career.
Nolan Arenado homered twice, drove in four runs, and reached 20 home runs on the season as the Arizona Diamondbacks crushed the Atlanta Braves 10-3 on Saturday, according to CBS News. But the big performance came with a scare — Arenado left the game after an awkward run to first base, with the team yet to reveal how serious the injury might be.
The Diamondbacks took two of three games in the series. Atlanta avoided a sweep on Sunday, winning 5-3 behind Matt Olson's three-run homer and six strong innings from Bryce Elder, CBS News reported.
Arenado Exits After Awkward Run to First Base
Arenado's two-homer day was one of the best performances of his season. It was the ninth time in his career he has reached 20 home runs, a mark that puts him among the most consistent power hitters of his era. He is in his mid-30s but is having a resurgent offensive year.
The concern came late in the game. Arenado looked uncomfortable running to first base and was pulled from the game. Ildemaro Vargas replaced him at third base. The Diamondbacks have not said what, if anything, is wrong. His health will be a major storyline heading into the next series.
Vargas, Moreno, and Tawa Pile On in Blowout Win
Arizona's offense did not stop with Arenado. Gabriel Moreno extended his hitting streak to nine games, going 3-for-4 with three runs scored and one RBI. Tim Tawa went 2-for-4 and added an RBI of his own. The Diamondbacks spread the damage across the lineup.
Vargas capped the win with a three-run homer in the ninth inning to make it 10-3. It was a fitting exclamation point on a dominant night. Braves starter Grant Holmes struggled badly, giving up six runs on six hits without making it out of the fourth inning.
Braves Rally on Sunday to Deny Arizona a Sweep
Atlanta bounced back in the series finale. Olson's three-run homer broke a 2-2 tie and gave the Braves the lead for good, according to Z93 Jamz. Elder held Arizona to three runs over six innings, giving the bullpen a chance to close it out in a 5-3 final.
The win stopped the bleeding for a Braves team that had been dominated for most of the series. It was a much-needed performance from both Olson and Elder on a day Atlanta needed answers, 101 The Fox noted.
Diamondbacks Hold Wild Card Spot With San Diego
Arizona remains in the thick of the NL Wild Card race. The Diamondbacks are tied with the San Diego Padres for the second Wild Card spot. Every win matters at this stage of the season, which makes Arenado's potential injury even more important to watch.
Ketel Marte also sat out the opening game of the series with a knee issue. Losing two key position players at once would be a serious blow to Arizona's playoff push. The team will likely give updates on both players before their next series begins.
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