Game 35 of the season is here, and the Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to build on a series-opening win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But if you thought last night was tough, just wait until you see who's on the mound tonight.

After a rocky Opening Day that inflated his ERA to a comical 67.50, Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes has been absolutely dominant. In six April starts, he posted a sparkling 1.62 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 33.1 innings—and he walked just five batters. Even with that disastrous first outing factored in, opposing hitters are managing a paltry .174 average against him. That's the kind of stuff that makes you want to grab your lucky jersey and hope for a miracle.

For the D-backs' lineup, this is a serious test. Skenes has been nearly unhittable since that opening hiccup, and the Pirates are riding a wave of momentum. Arizona's bats will need to be patient, disciplined, and a little bit lucky to crack the code tonight.

I'm not going to lie—expectations are tempered heading into this one. But hey, that's what makes baseball beautiful. A surprise win against a red-hot ace? That's the stuff of highlight reels and unforgettable nights at the ballpark. Let's hope the Diamondbacks can deliver one.