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Gabriel Moreno scratched from Diamondbacks lineup

Jul 8, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) throws down to firstbase for the out against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Less than an hour before the first pitch, Gabriel Moreno was scratched from the Diamondbacks’ starting lineup due to back discomfort.

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Per Jesse Friedman at PHNX Sports, Moreno might be available off the bench, and Jose Herrera will start at catcher.

Since returning from the IL with a wrist injury on July 2nd, Moreno has gone 11-for-28 at the plate, including three multi-hit games.

Tonight will be just Jose Herrera’s fifth start of the season. Herrera was recalled from Triple-A Reno when the Diamondbacks designated Tucker Barnhart for assignment.

The Diamondbacks are currently trailing the Braves 2-0 in their four-game series. Despite holding a 3-1 lead heading into the 9th inning, Atlanta snuck away with a win in the series opener. The Braves then knocked out Zac Gallen late on Wednesday, resulting in a 6-2 win.

Arizona will have Slade Cecconi on the mound, facing off against Charlie Morton of the Braves.

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