Atlanta Braves at Arizona Diamondbacks 9/23/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 09/22/2021 at 10:18 PM ET

The Atlanta Braves will be at Chase Field Thursday night for the final matchup of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Atlanta comes into this game atop the NL East division with a 79-70 record on the year riding a three-game win streak. Jesse Chavez got the start for Atlanta last game out recording four outs without giving up a run or a hit leading to a no decision. Dre Smyly Kmart in relief giving up one run on four hits, while striking out four batters across 3.1 innings of work to record the win.

Atlanta struggled on offense with only nine hits of the day what relied on three home runs to pick up the win. Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies led the way for the Atlanta offense as each hit a two-run home run combining for four of the six Atlanta runs. Jorge Soler Chipped in as well with a solo home run in the fifth inning.

The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this game just going through the motions with a 48-103 record this season. The Arizona offense was nonexistent last game out with only seven hits on the day including 0-9 with runners in scoring position to leave 10 men on base. Pavin Smith supplied the only run of the game for Arizona despite not having a hit.

Luke Weaver got the start last game out against Atlanta giving up three runs on seven hits across 6.2 innings of work leading to the loss. The Arizona bullpen allowed one run and two hits across the final 2.1 innings to close the game.

The Atlanta Braves are rolling to end the year atop the NL East. The Braves will control this game through out as the game is much more important to Atlanta. Look for the Braves to win this game on the road Thursday. Final Score Prediction, the Atlanta Braves win 6-2.

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