The D-backs will try to close out their hot run to end the first half and head into the All-Star Break on a high note.
The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday afternoon at Chase Field for their final game before the All-Star Break. First pitch is 1:10 P.M. MST.
"This team is pushing hard right now, knowing that there is going to be a four day window to recharge... they've been very hungry, very prepared, and I think they've been emotionally investing a lot of their energy in these most recent games... I think these guys need to emotionally step away."Zac Gallen, will start for Arizona. This will be his fourth start since returning from hamstring injury on June 29th.
The last two outings have not gone particularly well for Gallen though. In 9.1 innings against the Dodgers and Braves he gave up eight runs, seven earned, on 11 hits, four walks, and eight strikeouts. Gallen has faced the Blue Jays once prior in his career, July 15th of last year. He gave up three runs in five innings, taking the loss.
The 33 year old Kikuchi is in his sixth season in the major leagues. He originally came over from Japan for the 2019 season, signing with the Seattle Mariners. A free agent after this season, he has a career 36-45 record with a 4.61 ERA.
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