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

Published July 19, 2023 6:56 pm

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) — 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 consecutive loss. Nelson allowed two runs with five strikeouts in seven innings to continue his trend of strong road starts. Entering the game, Nelson was 3-0 with a 1.50 ERA in his last seven road starts. Gurriel’s two-run double off Charlie Morton gave Arizona a 3-1 lead in the third. Nick Ahmed drove in two runs with two hits for the Diamondbacks. The four-game losing streak matches Atlanta’s longest of the season.

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