Photos: Diamondbacks blank Braves in doubleheader

Atlanta Braves

Arizona’s dominant starting pitching led the way as the Diamondbacks blanked the Braves 5-0 (Game 1) and 7-0 (Game 2) in doubleheader games Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park Atlanta.

Braves manager Brian Snitker (from left), catcher Travis d’Arnaud, shortstop Dansby Swanson, first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Austin Riley and second baseman Ozzie Albies wait for pitcher Nathan Jones to ender the second game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves managed one hit in the 5-0 and 7-0 losses. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner is swarmed by teammates as completed second game of a doubleheader without allowing a hit against the Braves Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Bumgarner's no-hit bid is not considered official by MLB because it was seven innings. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud (16) confers with starting pitcher Drew Smyly as shortstop Dansby Swanson (background) approaches the mound after Smyly gave up a two-run homer to Arizona Diamondbacks David Peralta in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist PArk in Atlanta. Smyly relinquished five runs during the first inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Drew Smyly looks on as Arizona Diamondbacks David Peralta rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer during the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Smyly allowed five runs during the first inning. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves third baseman Austin Riley can’t stop ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera for a double during the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson makes the diving play on a ground ball hit by Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Wyatt Mathisen during the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman, who had the only Braves hit during either game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks, strikes out during the first inning of the second game Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com_

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna goes down at the plate as he flies out in the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Truist Park in Atlanta. Acuna went hitless across the two-game set. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna argues a called third strike with the home plate umpire during the fourth inning of the second game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner gets a hug from manager Torey Lovullo after going completing a 7-0, seven inning shutout against the Braves in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Bumgarner's no-hit bid was not considered official by MLB rules. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves fans arrive for a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, against the Arizona Diamondbacks as crowd capacity rose to 50% for the homestand at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves wait for gates to open for a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, against the Arizona Diamondbacks as crowd capacity rose to 50% for the homestand at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna is hit by a pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen during the first inning in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson reacts to giving up a solo homer to Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun for a 3-0 Diamondbacks lead during the third inning iof the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Arizona won 5-0. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson holds the ball after tagging out Arizona Diamondbacks Nick Ahmed - who signals he is safe but was called out while trying to steal second base - during the third inning of the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman breaks up the no-hitter, ripping a single against Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, during the sixth inning of the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Arizona won 5-0. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman walks off the field after being forced out at second base on a ground ball by Marcell Ozuna during the sixth inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. Freeman had the Braves' lone hit in the 5-0 shutout. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Braves pinch-hitter Pablo Sandoval reacts to striking out in the seventh inning of a 5-0 shutout by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The game was seven innings as part of MLB’s doubleheader rules. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen celebrates with catcher Stephen Vogt going the distance of a 5-0 shutout against the Braves in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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Braves manager Brian Snitker (from left), catcher Travis d’Arnaud, shortstop Dansby Swanson, first baseman Freddie Freeman, third baseman Austin Riley and second baseman Ozzie Albies wait for pitcher Nathan Jones to ender the second game of a doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Truist Park in Atlanta. The Braves managed one hit in the 5-0 and 7-0 losses. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com)

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