Both the Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks have not exactly had ideal starts to the season. The Diamondbacks are dealing with inconsistent pitching and plate production while the Braves have strong starting pitching and a terrible bullpen. All of those things have been on display in this series as it stands 1-1. Now one team looks to come out on top as the Diamondbacks have momentum heading into Wednesday game.
Arizona blew a three-run lead on Tuesday only to get a two-run homer for the win. It marked the third time in five games the Diamondbacks scored seven runs while AJ Pollack continues to be the hero. HE is 7 for 16 with two home runs and five RBI in his last four games against the Atlanta Braves while batting .397 with nine RBI and 13 runs in his last 14 games altogether.
With Tuesday's win Arizona might be out of the slump that saw them lose five of their last seven games. Rubby De La Rosa will be responsible for continuing it as the pitcher is 4-2 on the season with a 4.50 ERA. He has looked strong in his last few outing, allowing just four runs in three of his last four games. However, at home he has struggled as the pitcher has given up a team-high 10 home runs while a number of them have come at Chase Field.
Meanwhile, the Braves will trust Mike Foltynewicz who is 3-2 with a 3.96 ERA on the season. He has been a strong option for the team, giving up three runs and eight hits while striking out 15 over his past two starts. The issue is the team's bullpen. Atlanta's relievers allowed 12 walks with an 8.69 ERA in this series. The gave up three runs and four walks on Wednesday. Atlanta will get getting Cameron Maybin back in the lineup. He has missed the past two games with a quad injury as he bats .305 with 10 RBI in his last 16 games. Freddie Freeman will be relied upon as he is batting .407 at Chase Field.
