Braves starting pitcher Alex Wood was effective over seven innings Sunday against the Diamondbacks. However, one big mistake was enough to send him to defeat in a 3-1 loss.
Wood (6-7) was locked in a scoreless battle with Wade Miley until Paul Goldschmidt hit the left-field foul pole with two outs in the third inning, putting Arizona ahead 2-0 with his 16th home run of the season.
Wood would not allow another run the rest of the way, but the damage was already done. He was charged with two runs on three hits and three walks, while striking out two. It was his first loss as a starter since May 4.
The lefty is expected to make his next scheduled start Friday against the Cubs.