Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #37: 5/8 vs. Mets

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Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #37: 5/8 vs. Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #37: 5/8 vs. Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #37: 5/8 vs. Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks Gameday Thread, #37: 5/8 vs. Mets

The Arizona Diamondbacks are back in action tonight for Game #37, hosting the New York Mets at Chase Field—and there's already some buzz around the lineup card. After all the excitement surrounding Ryan Waldschmidt's call-up, fans might be surprised to see he's not starting. But if you know manager Torey Lovullo's style, this move makes sense. He often gives young prospects a soft landing, letting them soak in the big-league atmosphere before diving into the fire. Don't be shocked if Waldschmidt gets a late-inning pinch-hit opportunity—or even starts in center field tomorrow. We've waited this long for his debut; another 24 hours won't hurt.

As for the Mets, this is a rematch from early April, when Arizona took two of three in New York. At the time, that felt like a big accomplishment—but we didn't yet know how rough things would get for the Mets. Since that series, they've gone 7-17, including a 12-game losing streak that the D-backs helped kick-start. However, New York has shown signs of life on this road trip, winning series against the Angels and Rockies. Both teams could really use a series win here, so expect a competitive battle under the desert lights.

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