Naylor’s 2-run double in the 7th helps the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-4 to snap a 4-game skid

PHOENIX (AP) — Josh Naylor hit a crucial two-run double in the seventh as part of a three-hit day, Brandon Pfaadt threw six quality innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Sunday.

Naylor’s two-out double off Aaron Bummer fell between left fielder Alex Verdugo and center fielder Michael Harris II after it appeared the pair miscommunicated, giving the Diamondbacks a 6-3 cushion.

Atlanta threatened in the ninth after Marcell Ozuna’s RBI double cut it to 6-4, but with runners on first and second, closer Justin Martinez retired Ozzie Albies on a flyout to end it.

Arizona led 4-1 entering the seventh, but Atlanta rallied with back-to-back RBI singles from Nick Allen and Verdugo that cut the margin to 4-3 with no outs. Diamondbacks right-hander Shelby Miller managed to wiggle out of the jam without further damage, striking out Austin Riley and Ozuna before retiring Albies on a popup in foul territory.

Verdugo finished with four hits and two RBIs.

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Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Geraldo Perdomo’s solo homer gave Arizona a 4-1 lead in the fifth. Corbin Carroll hit two triples for the first time in his career.

Arizona’s Eugenio Suarez finished with a single and a walk, one day after becoming the 19th player in MLB history to hit four homers in a game. Pfaadt (5-1) gave up three runs, two earned, over six innings while striking out six.

Atlanta starter Spencer Schwellenbach (1-2) gave up four runs, three earned, over six innings.

Key moment

Miller’s good work on the mound in the seventh kept the Braves from taking the lead.

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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Key stat

Carroll was clocked at 10.87 and 11.02 seconds from home to third on his two triples. That’s the two fastest times on a triple in the big leagues this season, and Carroll also has three of the top four times.

Up next

Braves RHP Bryce Elder (0-1, 5.57 ERA) starts at Colorado on Monday.

Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2, 4.40) pitches against the Mets in New York on Tuesday.

Naylor's 2-run double in the 7th helps the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-4 to snap a 4-game skid | iNFOnews.ca
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll slides safely into third base with a triple against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Naylor's 2-run double in the 7th helps the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-4 to snap a 4-game skid | iNFOnews.ca
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (56) pauses with a new ball after giving up a home run to Arizona Diamondbacks’ Geraldo Perdomo, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Naylor's 2-run double in the 7th helps the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-4 to snap a 4-game skid | iNFOnews.ca
Atlanta Braves’ Eli White, right, celebrates his run scored against the Arizona Diamondbacks with Braves’ Austin Riley (27) during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Naylor's 2-run double in the 7th helps the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-4 to snap a 4-game skid | iNFOnews.ca
Atlanta Braves’ Alex Verdugo, left, celebrates his run-scoring double as Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) applies a late tag during the fifth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Naylor's 2-run double in the 7th helps the Diamondbacks beat the Braves 6-4 to snap a 4-game skid | iNFOnews.ca
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll, right, celebrates his run scored against the Atlanta Braves with Diamondbacks’ Pavin Smith (26) during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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