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Braves host the Diamondbacks on 4-game home losing streak

The Atlanta Braves aim to break their four-game home slide with a victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JULY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Kevin Ginkel - May be emerging as closer Ginkel earned a save against Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk over one inning.

Impact Ginkel's second save in as many days didn't come easily, as he faced the top of Atlanta's order and gave up a run on a double, a walk and a wild pitch. However, he was allowed to close out the victory despite seeing the tying run to come to the plate, which speaks to manager Torey Lovullo's trust in him. Ginkel has earned that trust with a 2.39 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB over 37.2 innings on the campaign. It may be premature to anoint him the Diamondbacks' full-time closer, but with Scott McGough having given up six runs over 1.1 frames since the All-Star break and having not recorded a save since July 1, Ginkel is likely the best Arizona bullpen option for fantasy managers chasing saves.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryne Nelson - Stifles Atlanta in victory Nelson (6-5) earned the win over Atlanta on Wednesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out five batters over seven innings.

Impact Nelson didn't overpower the intimidating Atlanta offense, as he tallied just seven whiffs and five punchouts. However, the right-hander was efficient and effective during his seven frames, throwing 52 of 84 pitches for a strike and issuing just one walk. Two of the three hits against him left the park, but each was a solo shot, allowing Nelson to minimize the damage. He's gone seven or more innings in three of his past five outings, notching a quality start and a win in each of the three lengthy appearances. Nelson's 4.82 ERA on the campaign is far from spectacular, but it's partly the result of a handful of blow-ups, and he's given up two or fewer earned runs in nine of his 20 outings overall.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

All-Star pitchers face off in Diamondbacks-Braves finale Two of the National League’s top pitchers are scheduled to go head-to-head on Thursday afternoon when the Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Di...

JULY 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20

Preview the July 20 matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

JULY 20, 2023 • Data Skrive

Suddenly slumping Braves drop fourth straight ATLANTA — In the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday night, Braves baserunner Ronald Acuña Jr. stared down Diamondbacks reliever Kevin Gink...

JULY 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

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JULY 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ryne Nelson, Diamondbacks hold down Braves Ryne Nelson allowed two runs and three hits over seven innings to help the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 win against the Atlanta Br...

JULY 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Photos: Braves lose to the Diamondbacks again AJC photos from the Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game on July 19, 2023. The Braves lost 5-3.

JULY 20, 2023 • AJC.COM

Nelson throws 7 innings to help the Diamondbacks beat the slumping Braves 5-3

Ryne Nelson allowed only three hits in seven innings, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had a two-run double and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Atlanta 5-3, handing the Braves their fourth consec...

JULY 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks put RHP Zach Davies (back) on IL The Arizona Diamondbacks put right-hander Zach Davies on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with lower back inflammation.

JULY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Diamondbacks' rotation left short-handed after Davies lands on IL with back injury

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies has been placed on the 15-day injured list with lower back inflammation

JULY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Carson Kelly - Back on bench Wednesday Kelly is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Kelly had started at catcher in each of Arizona's last three games while going 3-for-9 with a run scored. The Diamondbacks don't appear ready to pull the plug on Gabriel Moreno, however, so despite Kelly's recent uptick in starts, he still may be part of a timeshare behind the plate.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Rivera - Takes seat Wednesday Rivera is out of the lineup Wednesday versus Atlanta.

Impact Evan Longoria will play third base and bat sixth after Rivera logged three straight starts at the hot corner. Rivera seems to have again gained a leg up on the position, though his overall offensive production remains rather underwhelming for fantasy purposes.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Geraldo Perdomo - On bench Wednesday Perdomo is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Atlanta.

Impact Nick Ahmed will start at shortstop and bat eighth versus right-hander Charlie Morton and the NL East leaders. This looks to be a routine day of rest for Perdomo, who had two hits and two RBI in the Diamondbacks' 16-13 defeat of Atlanta on Tuesday night.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Mantiply - Recalled from Reno Arizona recalled Mantiply from Triple-A Reno on Wednesday.

Impact Mantiply was optioned to Reno at the end of June and had allowed eight runs -- seven earned -- in 6.2 innings of relief since that demotion. The 32-year-old left-hander figures to operate in a low-leverage bullpen role in his return to the major-league level.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Placed on 15-day IL Arizona placed Davies on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with lower-back inflammation.

Impact Davies struggled mightily in his last start Tuesday at Atlanta, surrendering nine earned runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings while recording only one strikeout. He'll be sidelined until at least early August.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB's wild Tuesday features run-scoring output not seen since 1894

Twelve MLB teams scored at least 10 runs on Tuesday, the first time the league has seen that kind of offensive output in nearly 130 years.

JULY 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

MLB's wild Tuesday features run-scoring output not seen since 1894

Corbin Carroll - Flashes speed in wild win Carroll went 2-for-5 with a triple, three runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 16-13 win over Atlanta.

Impact The rookie's speed even came into play when he didn't get a hit -- after swinging at a wild pitch third strike in the second inning, Carroll wound up at third base after Sean Murphy's throw sailed wide of first baseman Matt Olson. Carroll's up to 28 steals on the season in 31 attempts, to go along with 18 homers, 50 RBI, 67 runs and a .900 OPS through 90 games.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker - Drives in five in slugfest Walker went 3-for-5 with a walk, two home runs, a stolen base, three runs scored and five RBI in Tuesday's 16-13 win over Atlanta.

Impact Arizona's one through three hitters went a combined 7-for-16 on the night, and Walker took full advantage of those opportunities from the cleanup spot. The first baseman launched a solo shot off Michael Tonkin in the fourth inning before crushing a three-run blast to left-center field off Ben Heller in the sixth. Walker had been batting just .100 (4-for-40) through his last 11 games in July, but he's up to 20 homers and 63 RBI on the season to go along with a career-high .848 OPS.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Ginkel - Notches first save of season Ginkel struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 16-13 win over Atlanta.

Impact The right-hander faced the heart of the order for the NL East leaders and didn't flinch, getting Austin Riley, Matt Olson and Sean Murphy to all chase two-strike sliders. Scott McGough gave up six runs in 1.1 innings over his first two appearances after the All-Star break, so Arizona's closer role could once again be up for grabs, and Ginkel -- who has a 0.00 ERA, 0.32 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through 12.1 innings since the beginning of June -- appears to be the next man up.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Davies - Bailed out by offense Davies didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 16-13 win over Atlanta, coughing up nine runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out one.

Impact The right-hander was mostly awful, with five of the eight hits off him going for extra bases, but Arizona's offense answered Atlanta's blow for blow until finally pulling away in the top of the ninth inning. It's the second time this season Davies has been tagged for nine runs in a start, and his 7.38 ERA and 1.62 WHIP through 57.1 innings make him unrosterable in any format. Should the Diamondbacks become buyers at the trade deadline, replacing him in the rotation will likely be the top priority, but for now Davies lines up to take the mound again this weekend in Cincinnati.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Rojas - Makes appearance in ACL Rojas (back) served as the designated hitter in a game at the Arizona Complex League on Tuesday. He went 1-for-3.

Impact Rojas hadn't played since July 1, when Triple-A Reno placed him on the injured list with a lower back injury. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo told Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic that the infielder is "getting his swing back together," which sounds like the manager's primary concern is less about the back than the swing. Rojas was demoted to the minors June 19 after posting a .607 OPS for the Diamondbacks.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Merrill Kelly - Second rehab start coming Kelly (calf) will throw a second rehab start Thursday in the Arizona Complex League, Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly made his first rehab appearance last Saturday, tossing 75 pitches in an ACL game. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had hoped the right-hander would return from the injured list in time for this weekend's series against the Reds, but now the manager indicates Kelly is lined up to return for the three-game set against the Cardinals beginning next Monday.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves, D-backs ready for rematch after offensive showcase The Atlanta Braves and the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks will have a hard act to follow when they continue their three-game series on Wednes...

JULY 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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Braves host the Diamondbacks on 4-game home losing streak

Braves vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20

Nelson throws 7 innings to help the Diamondbacks beat the slumping Braves 5-3

Diamondbacks' rotation left short-handed after Davies lands on IL with back injury

MLB's wild Tuesday features run-scoring output not seen since 1894