The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude their series at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs. Sunday’s game starts at 11:10 am and can be seen on YurView TV.
Sunday in the Diamondbacks-Cubs pitching matchup
Diamondbacks RHP Brandon Pfaadt (1-8, 6.27) against Cubs RHP Kyle Hendricks (5-7, 3.73).
Pfaadt had six strong starts after returning from Triple-A Reno in late July, with a 3.48 ERA in that span. … Pfaadt’s last two starts haven’t been great. Last time out, he allowed three runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Orioles and was pulled after just 70 pitches. … Pitching coach Brent Strom said he hopes to see a better turnaround from Pfaadt. Strom tries to get Pfaadt to throw the pitch slowly to give him a quality third pitch beyond his fastball and sweeper. … Hendricks, on the other hand, relies heavily on his changeup, which most metrics rate among the best in baseball. … The Cubs’ longest-tenured player and the remaining piece of their 2016 World Series team, Hendricks is having his best season since 2020. He struggled last time out, though, allowing five runs (4 earned) in 5 1/3 innings against the Giants.
Reaching
Monday: In New York, 4:10 pm, Diamondbacks RHP Zach Davies (2-5, 6.81) vs. Mets LHP Jose Quintana (2-5, 3.00).
Tuesday: In New York, 4:10 pm, Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (7-7, 5.30) vs. Mets TBA.
Wednesday: In New York, 4:10 pm, Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (15-7, 3.31) against Mets RHP Kodai Senga (10-7, 3.07).