Brandon Pfaadt struck out 7 batters over 7 innings without allowing an earned run in Arizona's 2-0 win over Atlanta. The performance posted the highest score in The Game Network Performance Index among 14 games played on August 14, 2026.
The Diamondbacks won 2-0 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Pfaadt's 7 scoreless innings kept the Braves off the board through his outing, and Arizona's offense provided enough support to secure the shutout victory as a team.
Pfaadt's line for the day read 7.0 innings pitched, 7 strikeouts and 0 earned runs. The outing stood out among the day's pitching performances across the 14 games played that day. The runner-up performance came from Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White Sox, who went 4-for-5 with 2 home runs and 3 RBI.
The outing pushed Pfaadt's 2026 season totals to 22 games played, a 7-1 record, 61 strikeouts and a 3.30 ERA over 92.7 innings pitched, with a 1.13 WHIP. It marked his second time recording the top score in The Game Network Performance Index during the 2026 season.