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PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to rock Chase Field Friday night to open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, as both teams look to build momentum heading into the All-Star break.
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Jul 3, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Fireworks celebrating the Fourth of July during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
Friday night pitching matchups:
Eduardo Rodriguez will come into Friday night’s matchup with a 3–4 record and 5.13 ERA. Making his ninth start of the season, the veteran lefty is looking to keep up his recent stretch of decent starts, as he hasn’t allowed more than one earned run in his last three outings.
Jun 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The Kansas City Royals will be having Kris Bubic on the mound today. Bubic is sporting a 6–6 record with a 2.25 ERA and has quietly put together a strong season and enters Friday’s game with three consecutive quality starts as well.
Jul 3, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs second base Ketel Marte (4) celebrates a home run during the ninth inning during a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
Arizona’s offense has been heating up over the past two weeks, led by Ketel Marte. Marte has hit safely in seven of his last eight games, With Corbin Carroll beginning his rehab assignment in Reno, the D-backs are hoping to stay afloat until their star returns. Kansas City, meanwhile, has been inconsistent at the plate. Bobby Witt Jr. continues to lead the Royals in nearly every offensive category, but he’s gotten little support from the rest of the lineup in recent weeks.
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The D-Backs come in at 43–44, still very much in the thick of the NL Wild Card picture. The Royals sit at 41–47, needing a strong July to stay relevant in the AL Central. Arizona will be banking on a quick start to take pressure off the bullpen. Can the D-backs chase Bubic early and lean on their deep lineup to control the tempo? If so, Arizona could have a clear path to a series-opening win.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
