Two teams that match up well will meet in the desert tonight when the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Atlanta Braves. Atlanta is #1 in the NL East with a record of 33-23. Arizona is tied with the LA Dodgers for the top spot in the NL West, with a record of 34-23. Currently the Diamondbacks are a home dog which is perplexing. They have won 5 straight and are coming off a 4-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. The Snakes are expected to send Merrill Kelly to the hill and he has been dealing. Over his last 3 starts, Kelly is a perfect 3-0 with a 1.96 ERA and a nasty WHIP of 0.87. The Braves have not been playing well. They are 2-4 in their last 6 and will send veteran Charlie Morton to the hill. Over his last 3 turns, Morton is 1-2 with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.65 WHIP. How do you not consider Arizona tonight? They are smoking hot, are at home, and have a starting pitcher who is throwing flames.
TONIGHT’S PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS