Braves vs Diamondbacks Game Thread: April 2
ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 31: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves walks to the dugout in the ninth inning during the game against the Athletics at Truist Park on March 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr. /Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) | Getty Images Reynaldo López and the Braves are looking for their third consecutive series-opening win against Ryne Nelson and the Diamondbacks.
More on the pitching matchup here and today’s lineups here . First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 pm ET. We are entering real sicko hours (for us on the East Coast).
But unfortunately for me, seeing Wiley Ballard take on each ballpark’s Crazy Food Item is appointment viewing. Chase Field debuted the “Take Me Out to the Ballgame Shake”: salted caramel shake, whipped cream, peanut butter sandwich cookies, Kit Kat Bars and Cracker Jacks. “Shake Me Out to the Ballgame” was right there , but if you disagree, let us know in the comments.
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