It’s always nice when you see Zac Gallen penciled in as the projected starter, recent results be damned. He’s not been his Cy Young self since the All-Star break, with an ERA just under 4 since then, but his last start against this same Padres team seemed to right the ship. If the Diamondbacks are going to have any chance of making the postseason, they’ll need Zac Gallen at his absolute best to finish the season. And thankfully, he played his part.
It wasn’t without its warts, however. Gallen allowed hard-hit balls all night, but thankfully they were right at D-backs fielders.