Archie Bradley (2-1, 4.94 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (26-35) go up against Jake Odorizzi (2-3, 3.33 ERA) and the Tampa Bay Rays (26-31) in the last of a three-game interleague series at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 5-0, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 3:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 8 and will air on FSAZ and SUN.
In his most recent outing, Bradley pitched 6.0 innings, allowing one run, striking out 10 and walking three in a 6-0 loss to the Cubs. Paul Goldschmidt (.272, 31 Rs, 11 HRs, 37 RBIs, 7 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs. The Rays were victorious over the Twins 4-2 the last time Odorizzi pitched. He went 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking three. Steve Pearce (.316, 20 Rs, 8 HRs, 20 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Rays, going 3 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Arizona has won 42% (11-15) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Tampa Bay has won 48% (11-12) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rays didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Diamondbacks have a 4-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 19-7. The Rays have an 18-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 21st in runs, Tampa Bay has earned 237 this season. Arizona ranks 11th with 269 runs.
Ranking 12th, Tampa Bay is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.743). Arizona ranks in the top 10 at ninth with an OPS of .757.
When the Rays allow at least one home run, they are 12-28, well-matched with the Diamondbacks who are 10-29 when allowing at least one homer.
