First Pitch is scheduled for 4:15 PM local (7:15 PM ET)
Venue
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ — retractable‑roof stadium known for hitter‑friendly conditions when the roof is open.
Weather Forecast (Game‑Time Conditions)
Phoenix, AZ: 91°F, dry desert air.
Umpire crew led by Alfonso Marquez.
Impact: Warm, dry air increases ball carry → slight boost to power hitters.
Injury Report
Atlanta Braves
Chris Sale (SP) — Day‑to‑day, expected return Apr 6
Daysbel Hernández (RP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 6
Spencer Strider (SP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 14
Sean Murphy (C) — 10‑day IL, expected May 1
Ha‑Seong Kim (SS) — 10‑day IL, expected May 12
Arizona Diamondbacks
Merrill Kelly (SP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 8
Pavin Smith (1B) — 10‑day IL, expected Apr 8
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF) — 10‑day IL, expected May 1
Jordan Lawlar (SS) — 10‑day IL, expected May 15
Tyler Locklear (1B) — 10‑day IL, expected May 18
Probable Pitching Matchup
Atlanta Braves — RHP Bryce Elder
Record: 1–0
ERA: 0.00
WHIP: 1.00
Last Start: 6 scoreless innings, 5 hits, 5 K, 1 BB vs. Oakland.
Arizona Diamondbacks — RHP Michael Soroka
Record: 1–0
ERA: 0.00
WHIP: 1.00
Last Start: 5 scoreless innings, 10 K vs. Detroit.
Matchup Notes:
Soroka’s underlying metrics show red flags despite the strong line (high barrel rate allowed, elevated xwOBA).
Elder’s sinker/slider profile matches well against Arizona’s low BABIP and ground‑ball tendencies.
Key Player Matchups
Braves Hitters vs. Soroka
Matt Olson: .313 AVG (10‑32), 2 HR, 6 RBI vs. Soroka
Ozzie Albies: .355 AVG (11‑31), 2 HR
Ronald Acuña Jr.: .179 AVG (5‑28)
Diamondbacks Hitters vs. Elder
Corbin Carroll: .269 AVG (7‑26), 2 HR, 8 RBI
Ketel Marte: .167 AVG (5‑30), 1 HR
Geraldo Perdomo: .214 AVG (6‑28), 1 HR
Series & Historical Notes
Braves have taken the first two games of the series (17–2, 2–0).
Atlanta has recorded three shutouts in the first week of the season.
Braves have hit the moneyline in 18 of their last 26 road games.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 9.5
Arizona Diamondbacks – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
