ATLANTA – Zack Godley’s control was sharp. That usually means good things for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nick Ahmed hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh after Godley allowed a run over six innings, and the Diamondbacks beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Friday night.
Both National League teams began the week in first place in their divisions but have since fallen out. The Diamondbacks began the night a half-game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers in the West. The Braves, who have lost seven of their past nine, fell 1 1/2 games behind the East-leading Philadelphia Phillies.
Godley (11-6) gave up three hits in the first, including Kurt Suzuki’s run-scoring single. He allowed only two hits over the next five innings, struck out seven overall and issued only one walk. Arizona is 10-2 when the right-hander walks no more than three batters.
Godley said he took advantage of batters swinging early in counts.