D-backs Face Critical Doubleheader Against Giants in Wild Card Race
The Arizona Diamondbacks face a split doubleheader against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, with a chance to move into a playoff spot. Arizona trails San Diego by half a game for the final Wild Card berth. Merrill Kelly starts game one, hoping to improve on his 5.35 ERA.
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The doubleheader was arranged back in late June due to scheduling constraints, and the extra game gives Arizona a rare scheduling benefit — Sunday becomes an off day, breaking up a stretch that otherwise would have run until September 10 without rest. The series currently stands at one win apiece.
Kelly's recent form has been uneven, with three outings of five-plus earned runs in August, though he has pitched well against San Francisco this season
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