Braves Bats Explode in Blowout Win Over D-Backs

Atlanta's offense sets franchise records in first road victory of the season

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:07am

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The Atlanta Braves' offense erupted for 17 runs in a blowout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night, setting several franchise records in the process. The Braves scored in bunches, plating 8 runs in the 5th inning and 5 more in the 9th to claim their first road victory of the 2026 season.

Why it matters

After a winless first road trip to open the 2025 season, the Braves have bounced back with a dominant offensive performance to kick off their first road trip of 2026. This outburst shows the Braves' offense has regained its potent form from recent playoff runs, boding well for their chances of contending in the NL East.

The details

The Braves scored in every inning except the 7th and 8th, including an 8-run 5th inning where they batted around and scored 6 runs with two outs. Catcher Darke Baldwin continued his torrid start, scoring a run for the 7th straight game to match a franchise record set by Hank Aaron in 1957. Offseason additions like Mike Yastrzemski, Dominic Smith, Jorge Mateo and Mauricio Dubón combined for 6 RBIs and 7 runs scored, showcasing the depth of the Braves' lineup.

  • The Braves scored 17 runs on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Darke Baldwin's run-scoring streak to open the season reached 7 games, matching a franchise record set by Hank Aaron in 1957.

The players

Darke Baldwin

The Braves' starting catcher, who has scored a run in each of the team's first 7 games to open the 2026 season, matching a franchise record set by Hall of Famer Hank Aaron in 1957.

Mike Yastrzemski

One of the Braves' key offseason additions, who contributed 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored in the blowout win.

Dominic Smith

Another offseason addition for the Braves, who drove in 2 runs and scored 2 more in the victory.

Jorge Mateo

A versatile infielder acquired by the Braves this offseason, who had 1 RBI and 2 runs scored in the game.

Mauricio Dubón

The Braves' new utility player, who chipped in 1 RBI and 1 run scored in the lopsided win.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to come out strong on the road after last year's struggles. The guys really set the tone early and never let up.”

— Brian Snitker, Braves Manager

What’s next

The Braves will look to build on this offensive outburst as they continue their road trip, facing the Diamondbacks again on Saturday and Sunday.

The takeaway

The Braves' explosive offensive performance to open their first road trip of 2026 suggests their lineup has regained the potent form that carried them to recent playoff appearances. If the Braves can sustain this level of production, they'll be a force to be reckoned with in the NL East race.