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Diamondbacks Race for Wild Card Spot Continues
16 Aug
Summary
- Michael Soroka pitches against his former team seeking postseason spot.
- Diamondbacks tied for third NL wild-card spot on August 13.
- Arizona faces Boston Red Sox and Cincinnati Reds in upcoming series.
The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their push for a National League wild-card spot. Pitcher Michael Soroka is set to start against his former team, the Atlanta Braves, on Sunday, August 16. This outing follows a recent performance where Soroka pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings in his first start after an injury layoff.
As of August 13, the Diamondbacks held a tie for the third NL wild-card position, trailing the San Diego Padres by one game. Their schedule includes an upcoming series in Boston against the Red Sox from August 17-19.
The Red Sox, despite a recent five-game losing streak, were in control of the second American League wild-card spot as of August 13. They boast a strong offense led by Willson Contreras and an impressive pitching staff with MLB's third-lowest team ERA.
Following Boston, Arizona will host the Cincinnati Reds from August 21-23. While the Reds are fading in contention, they still hold a wild-card chance, with Sal Stewart being a top Rookie of the Year candidate.
