Brandon Pfaadt faces off against Joe Ryan in a game that looks like a must-win if the D-backs are to stay close in the Wild Card Race.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are back at Chase Field to take on the Minnesota Twins in a series that has big implications for the Wild Card standings of both the National League and American League. Both teams are fighting for a Wild Card spot in their respective leagues. Game time is at 6:40 PM local Arizona time.
The Twins are 43-35 and have one of the better offenses in the league. Their pitching has been good as well although the D-backs are avoiding their best two pitchers in Pablo Lopez and Bailey Ober. The Twins are in the second Wild Card spot in the AL. They're a half-game up on the Red Sox. Pfaadt has been excellent his last two starts, despite not recording a strikeout in his most recent start for the first time this season. Over his last 12.1 innings, Pfaadt has given up just four runs with seven walks and eight strikeouts.
Ryan throws five pitches, a four seamer, sweeper, split finger, slider, and sinker. His slider and sinker can be hit, as they've been hit for a .333 batting average apiece. However, none of his other three pitches have been hit for a higher average than .222.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Google Home working on a new smart home widget for your device's home screenJohanna 'Jojo the Techie' is a skilled mobile technology expert with over 15 years of hands-on experience, specializing in the Google ecosystem and Pixel devices. Known for her user-friendly approach, she leverages her vast tech support background to provide accessible and insightful coverage on latest technology trends.
Read more »
Ema Kawakami, 9, stuns Tony Hawk with back-to-back-to-back 900sThe world of skateboarding may have experienced a passing of the torch.
Read more »
Padres continue to slug Diamondbacks, get back to .500 with second straight routPadres homer 3 times for second straight night; Matt Waldron allows one run over six innings
Read more »
After win in Seattle, White Sox go back to losing ways with DiamondbacksAfter win in Seattle, White Sox go back to losing ways with Diamondbacks
Read more »
How to get Phillies tickets this week: Padres, Diamondbacks make up 6-game home standThe Philadelphia Phillies kick off a six-game home stand Monday night at Citizens Bank Park against the San Diego Padres.
Read more »
Jesse Winker's go-ahead home run rallies Nationals past Diamondbacks 3-1Jesse Winker hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Washington Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1. Ildemaro Vargas added an RBI single for Washington, which has won nine of 11 overall and seven of its last eight at home. Arizona was denied getting back to .500 for the first time since April 16, when it was 9-9.
Read more »