The Arizona Diamondbacks showed how much offensive power they possess last night when they smacked 6 homers in a 9-1 trouncing of the Miami Marlins. Tonight they will go for a series win against Miami when they play the middle game of a 3-game set at Chase Field. The Marlins have now lost four in a row and will turn to Caleb Smith to right the ship. Smith’s numbers are not bad, at 4-5, with a 3.51 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP. Zack Greinke will tap the rubber for the Diamondbacks. Greinke has similar numbers on the season, at 3-4, with a 3.64 ERA, and a 1.04 WHIP, but he has pitched better than his numbers indicate. Greinke has never lost in his career to Miami, with a record of 5-0 in 9 starts. The Marlins have not fared well in the desert, going 1-5 in their last 6 games. Add to that, the Diamondbacks are 20-6 in Greinke’s last 26 home starts. A consideration on Arizona is warranted here.
TONIGHT’S PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS