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D-Backs Game Day: Justin Verlander, Detroit Tigers in Phoenix to face Diamondbacks

azcentral.com | May 9, 2017

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The Diamondbacks and Tigers open a 2-game series at Chase Field on Tuesday.

Keep coming back for updates throughout the game.

Short hops

  • The Diamondbacks are 12-5 at home and own the third-best home win percentage in the Majors (.706).
  • First baseman Paul Goldschmidt is hitting .390 over his last 17 games with four doubles, five home runs, 20 RBIs and 11 walks.
  • This is the Diamondbacks' first matchup against the Tigers since they hosted Detroit in 2014. Overall, this is the Tigers' sixth visit to Phoenix with the Diamondbacks winning four of the five series (9-6 record).
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