The D-backs face another must-win series being just 0.5 games back of a Wild Card spot and facing the young Washington Nationals
The Arizona Diamondbacks once again have a critical must-win series, only this time against the youthful Washington Nationals. The first pitch is at 6:40 p.m. local Arizona time and features a battle of left-handed starters.
They have a substantial +26 run differential and are 6-4 in their last ten games. Plus, they have won their last four series and won or split their last eight series, a remarkable span. In fact, they've won or split 14 of their last 16 series. The D-backs are 9-5 in games that Montgomery starts. Montgomery has pitched better than his ERA indicates as his FIP is nearly two runs lower, and 27 of his 48 earned runs allowed have come in just four of his 14 starts.
However, in wins, he's been excellent. If the team is to win today, Montgomery will have to pitch well, which he has in his seven wins with a 2.43 ERA in those 40.2 innings.Parker started the season off excellent with an ERA of 3.32 as recent as July 1st. However, since July 1st, he has struggled mightily. Over his last four starts and 16.2 innings, he has a 9.18 ERA and 5.97 FIP with 21 hits, 18 runs, six walks, and 18 strikeouts. Three times, he gave up five or more runs.
Mitchell Parker throws four different pitches, a four seamer, curveball, split finger, and slider. The four seamer has been hit the hardest for an average of .260 and slugged at .418. His split finger is his best pitch and has been hit at an average of .206 and slugged just .368.Jake McCarthy gets the start over Corbin Carroll in right field and it should come as no surprise as McCarthy has been quite good against lefties. This is his third start in a row and just on Saturday, he went 5-for-5.
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