The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off against the Atlanta Braves in Phoenix with the goal of extending their three-game home winning streak. This matchup will be held on Thursday at 9:40 p.m. EDT.
Team Performance Overview
Currently, the Diamondbacks hold a record of 3-3. Last season, they finished with an overall record of 80-82, including 43-38 in home games. Arizona averaged 3.3 extra-base hits per game, which included 1.3 home runs.
The Braves, at 4-2 this season, had a challenging previous year, ending with a record of 76-86. They managed to secure a 37-44 record in away games. Atlanta scored an average of 4.5 runs per game while allowing the same number of runs.
Matchup Information
- Date: Thursday
- Time: 9:40 p.m. EDT
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Pitching Probables
| Team | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | Reynaldo Lopez | 1.50 | 0.83 | 3 |
| Diamondbacks | Ryne Nelson | 7.71 | 1.07 | 4 |
Injury Updates
Both teams are facing significant injuries. Notable injuries for the Diamondbacks include:
- Pavin Smith: 10-Day IL (elbow)
- Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow)
- Kristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Adrian Del Castillo: 10-Day IL (calf)
In addition, a few other players are also sidelined:
- Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Merrill Kelly: 15-Day IL (back)
- Andrew Saalfrank: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
For the Braves, significant injuries include:
- AJ Smith-Shawver: 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Ha-Seong Kim: 10-Day IL (finger)
- Spencer Strider: 15-Day IL (oblique)
- Sean Murphy: 10-Day IL (hip)
- Daysbel Hernandez: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
This game promises to be exciting as both teams strive for an edge early in the season. The Diamondbacks aim for home success, while the Braves look to improve their road performance.
