This weekend is the fourth series between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks this season, but Saturday marks the first time in 2016 Scott Kazmir will face Arizona. The first inning could be key.
In 20 starts this season Kazmir has allowed 18 runs in the opening frame, posting an 8.10 ERA in the first. In all other innings, Kazmir's ERA is 3.51.
The left-hander has only allowed seven runs in his four July starts, though two of those runs came in the first inning. When Kazmir allows a first-inning run this season the Dodgers are 6-5 in those games, and 6-3 in Kazmir's other starts.