Zack Greinke (8-3, 3.84 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (28-37) go up against Mike Bolsinger (1-3, 5.75 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (33-31) in the first of a three-game division series at Chase Field. The game gets underway at 9:40 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 13 and will air on FSAZ and SNLA.
In his most recent outing, Greinke pitched 9.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out two and walking two in a 5-0 victory over the Rays. Paul Goldschmidt (.283, 35 Rs, 11 HRs, 39 RBIs, 8 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs and one RBI. The Dodgers were unsuccessful against the Rockies 6-1 the last time Bolsinger pitched. He went 5.1 innings, giving up six runs, striking out five and walking two. Corey Seager (.280, 40 Rs, 14 HRs, 35 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
In their last game, the Dodgers lost by a margin of one run. The Diamondbacks are 5-7 in one-run games. The Dodgers have a 7-12 record in close games.
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 10-13, while Arizona is 12-17.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Dodgers are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Diamondbacks have an 8-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 3-26. The Dodgers have a 6-24 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 18th in home runs, Los Angeles has hit 66 this season. Arizona ranks 14th with 72 home runs.
Ranking 16th, Arizona is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 195 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 216.
When the Diamondbacks hit at least one home run, they are 22-22. When the Dodgers hit at least one homer, they have a 23-16 record.
