What happened
The Atlanta Braves beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3, avoiding a series sweep and cutting Arizona's series lead to 2-1. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Atlanta, which had dropped the series opener 2-0 on Aug. 14 before falling 10-3 the following day.
Why it matters
Atlanta had been outscored 12-3 by Arizona over the two losses entering Sunday, making the turnaround a needed response before the Diamondbacks could complete the sweep. Arizona arrived on a two-game winning streak of its own, but that run ended with Sunday's result.
By the numbers
The Braves improve to 70-48 on the season with the win. The Diamondbacks fall to 66-52 but still hold a 2-1 edge in the series after taking both of the first two meetings.
What to watch next
The two clubs close out the series with Arizona still in front 2-1, leaving Atlanta needing another win to even the set.