MLB Results: Diamondbacks Shut Out Braves, Dodgers Win, Astros Walk Off
Arizona secures a crucial wild-card positioning victory while Los Angeles and Kansas City extend their winning streaks in Friday’s Major League Baseball action.
The Arizona Diamondbacks secured a vital 2-0 road victory against the Atlanta Braves, bolstering their standing in the National League wild-card race. Led by a dominant seven-inning performance from Brandon Pfaadt, who recorded seven strikeouts and surrendered only two baserunners, Arizona demonstrated the resilience required to compete for a postseason berth. Pfaadt, who has posted a 3.11 ERA over 22 starts this season, has allowed two or fewer runs in every start since returning to the rotation in late June.
The Diamondbacks’ offensive output was anchored by shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, who contributed four hits to the cause. Perdomo, who led the National League with 7.1 wins above replacement in 2025, has revitalised his batting average to .415 over his last 13 games. The team’s two runs were generated by an RBI ground out from catcher Gabriel Moreno in the first inning and a solo home run from Tim Tawa in the ninth, marking his seventh long ball of the season.
In the National League race for the top seed, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine batters over six innings, limiting the Brewers to a single run. The Dodgers’ offence was sparked by a first-inning RBI single from Mookie Betts and solo home runs from Andy Pages and Tommy Edman. Pages finished with a game-high three hits, providing the necessary support for starter Yamamoto.
Edwin Díaz closed the game for Los Angeles, pitching a scoreless ninth inning despite entering the contest with an 11.57 ERA and four blown saves this season. The victory tightened the race for the NL’s best record, with Milwaukee holding a one-game lead over Los Angeles at 75-48 compared to 74-49. Juan Morillo and Brandyn Garcia provided additional relief support for Arizona, each throwing a scoreless inning following Pfaadt’s outing.
Elsewhere in the league, the Kansas City Royals defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6, driven by a three-hit performance from Jac Caglianone. Caglianone, who is currently on a 12-game hitting streak, recorded a two-run home run, a two-run single, and an RBI single. The Kansas City side also secured a walk-off victory against the Seattle Mariners, while reports indicate the Boston Red Sox are facing significant struggles in their current season.
Major League Baseball has previously announced the 2026 Playoffs schedule and broadcast details, with Fox Sports identified as a primary source for tournament structure and rights. As the regular season progresses, the Diamondbacks remain tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for the third wild-card seed at 65-58, sitting one game behind the San Diego Padres for the second spot.
