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Diamondbacks 8, Braves 4

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (48) works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first innings of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (48) works against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first innings of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Aug 16, 2015

A recap of the Braves’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday at Turner Field.

How the game was won: The Diamondbacks roughed up Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz on the way to the 8-4 victory. Foltynewicz gave up six earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings. It was his shortest start since he lasted 4 1/3 innings at the Mets on June 14 and tied for the most runs he’s allowed. The Braves managed just three hits over 6 2/3 innings against Diamondbacks left-hander Patrick Corbin. They rallied with four runs in the eighth innning but Arizona added two runs in the ninth.

Number: 10. Braves pitcher Shelby Miller starts with no runs scored in support, the most in the majors.

Next: The Braves play the Diamondbacks at 1:35 Sunday on Fox Sports South. Braves RHP Shelby Miller (5-9, 2.48 ERA) faces Diamondbacks RHP Rubby De La Rosa (10-5, 4.55).

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