The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered an ugly end to their road trip after two promising previous series. A return home to face the lowly and road-challenged San Diego Padres might be just what they need to get back on track.
The Diamondbacks open a short five-game homestand with three against the Padres in a matchup of NL West bottom-feeders Friday night.
Arizona (21-28) rolled into Pittsburgh on Tuesday having taken two of three at St. Louis following a three-game home series victory over the New York Mets, but the Diamondbacks couldn't maintain that level against the Pirates.