Zack Godley (2-0, 5.28 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (40-53) meet Aaron Sanchez (9-1, 2.97 ERA) and the Toronto Blue Jays (52-42) in the first of a two-game interleague series at Chase Field. The game gets underway at 9:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jul. 19 and will air on FSAZ and RSN.
In his last start, Godley pitched 5.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out two and walking three in a 7-5 victory over the Padres. Jake Lamb (.302, 52 Rs, 21 HRs, 65 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season Sunday, going 2 for 3 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs. The Blue Jays were unsuccessful against the Tigers 3-2 the last time Sanchez pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking two. Josh Donaldson (.302, 82 Rs, 23 HRs, 66 RBIs, 6 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Blue Jays, going 2 for 5 Sunday with one run and two RBIs.
Notes
The Diamondbacks are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded 12 strikeouts. The Blue Jays have a record of 4-7 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 8-36. The Blue Jays have a 7-31 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 15th in home runs, Arizona has hit 107 this season. Toronto ranks second with 134 home runs.
Ranking 22nd, Arizona is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 260 this season. Toronto ranks in the top five at second with 362.
When the Diamondbacks hit at least one home run, they are 32-31. When the Blue Jays hit at least one homer, they have a 45-24 record.
