First pitch is set for 12:10 p.m. Arizona time
So... this happens to be a massively important game for the Dbacks. They are up against a pitcher who has an ERA over 7, and a WHiP over 1.6! The Nats and Cardinals are playing today in games that they are supposed to easily win...
The Rockies are now 9 & 22 since the break and are in full-on implosion mode. The Dbacks are facing a hyper-critical 4 game series at home against the Giants starting tomorrow - where they will need a well-rested pen.
So... does Robbie Ray finally step up, pitch and win a game in the fashion he's supposed to? Can he deliver a solid 7 or 8 innings in a game where he's supposed to? I mean, this isn't asking Merle Kelly to deliver in a critical moment... it's Robbie Ray who is now, for better or worse, our #1.
STEP UP ROBBIE and do what you are supposed to do!
Yup - can't afford to lose this with the Cardinals playing the Royales and the Nats playing the Redlegs
They did for a long portion of last night's game.If our bats fall asleep in this game.
What the hay is wrong with Ahmed, he can't hit anymore?Ahmed lines out to short for the final out.