Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions April 27th 2025

Eugenio Suarez, D-backs Hope to Follow Big Night with Win Over Braves

Despite a historic night from Eugenio Suarez, the Arizona Diamondbacks couldn’t snap their losing streak on Saturday. As the D-backs look to avoid a series sweep, they’ll turn to their most reliable starter, Brandon Pfaadt, in Sunday’s finale against the red-hot Atlanta Braves.

Suarez’s Four-Homer Night Overshadowed by Loss

Eugenio Suarez made MLB history by becoming just the 19th player ever to hit four home runs in a single game, joining an exclusive club that includes names like J.D. Martinez — the last Diamondbacks player to accomplish the feat in 2017.

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“I never thought that was going to happen,” Suarez said. “But today was a perfect day.”

Suarez’s fourth solo shot tied the game in the ninth inning, but Arizona ultimately fell 8-7 in 10 innings, unable to cash in on his historic performance.

“The game is like this,” Suarez said. “You never know what is going to happen. Personally, I feel good. But it’s mixed feelings because we didn’t win the game.”

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Braves Riding Momentum and Power

The Braves have now won three straight and seven of their last eight, getting big performances across the lineup. Eli White stayed hot with a two-run homer Saturday, his second home run in three games, while Michael Harris II delivered a clutch two-run double to give Atlanta the lead late.

“Maybe he’s getting hot,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said about White. “We’ll see. Just what he can do with his legs, and the defense, and his at-bats really have been good all year.”

Marcell Ozuna and Sean Murphy also homered, and Ozzie Albies contributed two hits and two runs scored, highlighting the Braves’ deep and dangerous lineup.

Sunday’s Pitching Matchup: Schwellenbach vs. Pfaadt

Atlanta will send rookie right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach (1-1, 2.56 ERA) to the mound. Despite one tough outing against Toronto, Schwellenbach has otherwise been stellar, delivering four quality starts in five outings and posting a sparkling 2.56 ERA.

Schwellenbach has shown excellent control, walking only five batters across 31 2/3 innings this season. Sunday will mark his first career appearance against Arizona.

Arizona counters with Brandon Pfaadt (4-1, 2.73 ERA), who has been their most consistent pitcher in 2025. Pfaadt has recorded three quality starts already and boasts a strong track record against Atlanta, with a 1-0 record and a 3.86 ERA in two career outings against the Braves.

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One area of concern: left-handed batters. Opposing teams have stacked their lineups with lefties against Pfaadt, who has allowed all five of his homers this season to left-handers.

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“Teams are throwing all their lefties against our righties, and we are figuring ways to become better against those lefties,” Pfaadt said.

What’s at Stake

The Braves are looking to finish off a sweep and keep their winning streak rolling, while the Diamondbacks are desperate to snap their four-game losing skid and avoid letting Suarez’s historic night be completely overshadowed. With strong starters on the mound, Sunday’s finale promises to be a fierce battle.