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Diamondbacks Face Tough Week: Marlins, Yankees Loom
13 Sep
Summary
- Diamondbacks host Marlins and Yankees amid wild-card race.
- Otto Lopez leads Marlins with 10 home runs and 30 stolen bases.
- Aaron Judge returns for Yankees after missing 84 games.
The Diamondbacks are navigating a crucial stretch of their season, with upcoming series against the Miami Marlins and the New York Yankees. These matchups are pivotal for their National League wild-card aspirations.
The Marlins, currently six games behind the Diamondbacks, are powered by Otto Lopez, who boasts 10 home runs and 30 stolen bases. Their pitching staff is anchored by Sandy Alcantara.
Meanwhile, the New York Yankees, trailing the Tampa Bay Rays by three games in the AL East, are seeing the return of Aaron Judge. Judge missed 84 games due to a broken rib but is back in action. The Yankees' offense also features Ben Rice, who has hit 36 home runs this season.
