Craig Kimbrel is rejoining the Atlanta Braves bullpen, as reported by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. With the Braves' recent struggles, particularly after a devastating ninth-inning collapse against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team sought to bolster its relief options by calling up their former All-Star closer from Triple-A Gwinnett.

In his minor league appearances this season, Kimbrel has shown promise with a 2.00 ERA and 23 strikeouts over 18 innings. Throughout his career, he has been a dominant force, especially during his time with the Braves, where he recorded a 1.43 ERA and secured 186 saves. Braves manager Brian Snitker expressed hope that Kimbrel can replicate his first-half performance from the previous season.

Eugenio Suárez's two-run double off Raisel Iglesias capped a remarkable seven-run ninth inning, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a stunning 11-10 victory against the Atlanta Braves. This win completed a three-game sweep for the Diamondbacks. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Alek Thomas ignited the ninth with back-to-back homers, bringing Arizona within striking distance. Ketel Marte's prior homer and subsequent infield single contributed to the late-game surge that saw Iglesias blow another save, marking his fourth of the season.

Despite a valiant effort from the Braves, with Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley, and Drake Baldwin all homering, the team faltered in the ninth, ending a four-game losing streak. The Braves had struggled offensively, scoring only five runs in their last three games before exploding for ten against Arizona. Shelby Miller secured his sixth save, further solidifying the Diamondbacks' momentum, who have now won four straight games.

The Atlanta Braves' 11-10 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks marked a new low in a tumultuous season, as they blew a 6-0 lead and ultimately fell after leading 10-4 late in the game. This defeat is historic, being the first instance this season where a team came back from a six-run deficit entering the ninth inning, with the Braves' bullpen collapsing under pressure. Manager Brian Snitker expressed the team's frustration, noting they have lost 11 out of their last 14 games, following a brief recovery from an 0-7 start. The Diamondbacks, conversely, have been successful, winning four straight games, including this critical matchup.

The Arizona Diamondbacks staged a thrilling comeback in the ninth inning, scoring seven runs to shock the Atlanta Braves 11-10, completing a three-game sweep. Eugenio Suárez delivered a critical two-run double off Raisel Iglesias, who suffered his fourth blown save of the season. The rally was sparked by homers from Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Alek Thomas, cutting the deficit to 10-7. Ketel Marte also contributed with a homer earlier, while Shelby Miller earned his sixth save for Arizona, which has now won four consecutive games. The Braves, despite homering three times, faced their fourth straight loss.

Spencer Strider, once a dominant pitcher for the Atlanta Braves, is struggling to regain his form following a series of injuries. In his latest outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he surrendered five earned runs, including three home runs, resulting in an 8-3 loss for Atlanta. Strider holds a 5.68 ERA for the season, which has worsened to 6.43 since returning from a hamstring strain. His command issues are evident; although his fastball velocity is improving, his ability to locate pitches remains a challenge.

The Braves are in a downward spiral, losing nine of their last twelve games and now facing a 10-game deficit in the NL East. Strider feels the weight of the team's struggles, expressing the necessity to pitch better to contribute to the team’s success. The Braves must find a resolution quickly, as the looming trade deadline raises questions about their future if losing persists.