The Arizona Diamondbacks bats erupted yesterday, crushing the San Diego Padres, 20-5. Today the two teams will conclude a 4-game set at Chase Field. Arizona’s Zack Greinke got off to a slow start to begin the season but has turned it around in a big way. Greinke sits at 9-5, with a 3.36 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and has been virtually unhittable in his last 3 starts, going 3-0 with a 0.92 ERA and a 0.86 WHIP. Clayton Richards will get the call for San Diego. Richards has been trudging along at 7-8, with a 4.46 ERA, a 1.27 WHIP, and is 1-2 in his last 3 turns, with a 5.21 ERA, and a 1.32 WHIP. The Diamondbacks are 22-7 in Greinke’s last 29 home starts. The Friars are 5-16 in their last 21 overall and 1-5 in their last 6 road games. A consideration on Arizona is warranted here.
TODAY’S PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS