Diamondbacks Host Angels in Opening Game of Three-Game Series

The Arizona Diamondbacks (36-35, third in the NL West) face the Los Angeles Angels (29-43, fifth in the AL West) in the opening game of a three‑game series. Arizona hopes to start the series with a strong left‑handed bat.

Los Angeles will test its newly acquired foreign pitcher. The Diamondbacks’ middle‑field defense ranks among the league’s best this year.

The winner will tighten its grip on the NL West standings.