Rockies at Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m., Cox, Ch. 34
Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (4-2, 3.71) vs. Rockies RHP Chase Dollander (2-4, 6.88).
At Chase Field: Kelly gave up one run in seven innings against the Giants last week, walking none and striking out eight. … He is on an impressive run over his past six starts, logging a 2.25 ERA in 36 innings. He has been equally almost effective against righties (.628 OPS against) and lefties (.668 OPS) this season. … He owns a career 3.51 ERA against the Rockies in 15 starts. He has faced them three times in each of the past three seasons, holding them to a 1.79 ERA in 60⅓ innings. … Dollander, a rookie, is coming off what was probably the best start of his career so far. He gave up just two runs on one hit and three walks in six innings, striking out seven. … He was the ninth overall pick in 2023 out of Tennessee. … He has averaged 97.5 mph with his fastball. He also throws a curveball, cutter and change-up.
Coming up
May 19: At Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (6-3, 3.73) vs. Dodgers RHP Landon Knack (2-1, 5.89).
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May 20: At Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (1-1, 5.13) vs. Dodgers RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (5-3, 2.12).
May 21: At Los Angeles, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes (3-1, 2.56) vs. Dodgers RHP Matt Sauer (1-0, 2.30).
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