Nelson is the only pitcher to throw at least five innings this week for the Diamondbacks. With a very tired bullpen, Torey Lovullo will try to extend his starter in the three game series finale in San Diego.
The Diamondbacks and Padres square off for the rubber match in their three-game series Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. The game will be televised via the Free Roku streaming platform. Fans can learn more about how to watch by readingFor Nelson it's been a matter of two steps forward, one step back in his progress this year. He pitched well following opener Joe Mantiply against the Dodgers on Tuesday but was hit hard by the Twins in the start before that.
Counting his outing Tuesday as the "bulk" pitcher, Nelson is the only D-backs starter to pitch at least five innings this week. The D-backs need at least that much today. In two prior outings against the Padres this year he's allowed 10 runs, 9 earned in 8.1 innings. Gabriel Moreno is back behind the plate for a rare day game. Only 8 of his 56 starts this year have been in day games. For his career, he's hit much better at night compared to day games . He's 8-17 on the road trip, however, and will look to stay hot.Manny Machado has five hits in this series including a double and Friday night's walk-off homer. Luis Arraez is 4-for-9, all singles.
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