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Pitcher Duel: Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Tiebreaker
22 Jul
Summary
- Diamondbacks and Athletics tied 1-1 in series.
- Merrill Kelly starts for Diamondbacks, Gage Jump for Athletics.
- Game time is 3:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field.
The Arizona Diamondbacks and Athletics are scheduled to play the decisive game of their series on Wednesday at 3:40 p.m. ET. This crucial matchup will take place at Chase Field, with the series currently tied at one win apiece.
Merrill Kelly is slated to start for the Diamondbacks, bringing a 7-8 record and a 5.20 ERA to the mound. The Diamondbacks have a 52-49 season record and are positioned second in the NL West standings. Their opponents, the Athletics, have a 43-58 record, placing them fourth in the AL West.
Gage Jump is the projected starting pitcher for the Athletics, holding a 3-5 record with a 3.78 ERA. Notable players for Arizona include Ketel Marte, who has scored 55 runs and hit 18 home runs, and Corbin Carroll, with 14 home runs and 11 stolen bases. For the Athletics, Shea Langeliers has 23 home runs, and Tyler Soderstrom has hit 16 long balls.
The Diamondbacks are the moneyline favorites at -145. The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. Several players are on the injury list for both teams, including Zac Gallen and A.J. Puk for the Diamondbacks, and Zack Gelof and Brent Rooker for the Athletics.
