The Atlanta Braves (4-2) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (3-3) meet up on ESPN as apart of a four-game slate. Today\u2019s matchup is the first of a four-game series between the two.<\/p>\n
Ryne Nelson gets the nod for Arizona after allowing four earned runs on two hits, both homers, and three walks to the Dodgers. However, since then, the Diamondbacks are 3-1 and coming off a series sweep of the Tigers where they outscored Detroit 17-11.<\/p>\n
Reynaldo Lopez will start for Atlanta after an impressive 2026 debut. Lopez went 6.0 innings on 77 pitches versus the Royals giving up one earned run on three hits. The Braves won that game 6-2, but have gone 2-2 since then. Atlanta has won both series so far against the Athletics and Royals, 2-1 each.<\/p>\n
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.<\/p>\n
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Follow Rotoworld Player News<\/a> for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long.<\/p>\n Game details & how to watch Brewers at Yankees<\/p>\n Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026Time: 9:40 PM ESTSite: Chase FieldCity: Phoenix, AZNetwork\/Streaming: ESPN<\/p>\n Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page<\/a>, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.<\/p>\n Odds for the Braves at the Diamondbacks Moneyline: Atlanta Braves (-118), Arizona Diamondbacks (+100)Spread: Braves -1.5 (+136), Diamondbacks +1.5 (-162)Total: 8.5<\/p>\n Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Diamondbacks<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s pitching matchup (April 2): Reynaldo Lopez vs. Ryne Nelson<\/p>\n 2026 stats: 6.0 IP, 0-0, 1.50 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 3Ks, 2 BB<\/p>\n Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson<\/p>\n 2026 Stats: 4.2 IP, 0-0, 7.71 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 4Ks, 3 BB<\/p>\n Who\u2019s Hot? Who\u2019s Not!<\/p>\n The Braves\u2019 Drake Baldwin is hitting .318 on seven hits over 22 at-bats with three home runsThe Braves\u2019 Ronald Acuna Jr. is hitting .150 with three hits over 20 at-bats, plus six strikeoutsThe Diamondbacks\u2019 Corbin Carroll is hitting .333 with seven hits over 21 at-bats and a team-high eight RBIThe Diamondbacks\u2019 Nolan Arenado is hitting .158 with three hits over 19 at-bats, plus six strikeouts<\/p>\n
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