The Diamondbacks are coming off a very disappointing road trip, where they lost 4 of 6 in Colorado and San Diego. The pitching was terrible, allowing 4 or more runs in each game. The trip leaves them 6 games behind LA for first in the West, 3 games below the coveted Mt. 500.
The Dodgers have been doing very well lately, winning 4 of their last 5. They just won a 3 game series in Miami, where they outscored Miami 11-4. Unlike the Diamondbacks, LA's pitching has been fantastic. They have allowed 3 or less runs in 7 of the last 8 games.