The Arizona Diamondbacks Heat Up at Home with Upcoming Games Against Cardinals and Astros
The Arizona Diamondbacks are on fire as they gear up for their upcoming homestand at Chase Field. With a game against the St. Louis Cardinals and a series against the Houston Astros, the Diamondbacks are ready to take on some tough competition.
The Diamondbacks have been dominating at home, with a record of 12-6 so far this season. They are currently in second place in the National League West and are looking to continue their winning streak.
Their first opponent, the St. Louis Cardinals, are no strangers to success. With a record of 14-9, they are currently in first place in the National League Central. The Diamondbacks will have to bring their A-game to take on this formidable opponent.
But the Diamondbacks are up for the challenge. With a strong lineup and solid pitching, they are confident in their ability to come out on top. And with the support of their home crowd, they are sure to have the energy and momentum on their side.
Following the game against the Cardinals, the Diamondbacks will face off against the Houston Astros in a three-game series. The Astros are currently in first place in the American League West and have a record of 15-9. This series will be a true test for the Diamondbacks, but they are determined to come out victorious.
So mark your calendars and get ready to cheer on the Arizona Diamondbacks as they continue their homestand. With two tough opponents ahead, it’s sure to be an exciting and intense week of baseball at Chase Field. Go D-backs!
The Diamondbacks Welcome the Astros and Christian Walker Before Hitting the Road
The first full week of post-All-Star break Major League Baseball action is here and the Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to take on the Houston Astros at home for three games starting July 21st. After that, they will hit the road for a nine-game trip, starting with three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 25th.
But before they embark on their road trip, the Diamondbacks will wrap up a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 20th. Then, they will continue their six-game homestand against the Astros.
Houston currently leads the American League West and had four players selected for the All-Star Game on July 15th. However, none of them were able to play in the game. Closer Josh Hader was not called in from the bullpen, infielder Isaac Paredes had a family matter to attend to, and infielder Jeremy Peña is dealing with a rib injury. Starting pitcher Hunter Brown also could not participate in the game as he had pitched the previous Sunday.
Peña had an impressive batting average of .322 before the break, while Brown and Framber Valdez combined for 19 wins in the first half of the season. Hader was also having a successful season, converting 25 out of 26 save opportunities.
The Astros have been a dominant force in the postseason for the past eight years and have two World Series titles under their belt. However, the team that won it all in 2022 has undergone significant changes, with José Altuve being the only remaining player from that championship team.
This series will also mark the return of former Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker, who left the team in free agency last offseason to sign with the Astros. Walker was a beloved player in Arizona and is sure to receive a warm welcome back to Chase Field. He had an impressive first half of the season, with a batting average of .286, an on-base percentage of .374, and 12 home runs and 47 RBIs in 90 games.
The Pirates, who previously took two out of three games from the Diamondbacks in late May, are currently struggling and are out of the race for an NL wild card spot. However, they have one of the most dynamic pitchers in the game, All-Star starter Paul Skenes, who may face off against the Diamondbacks at PNC Park during the weekend.
Don’t miss the action as the Diamondbacks take on the Astros and welcome back Christian Walker before hitting the road for a tough nine-game trip.
