The big storyline going into today’s game was, of course, the first time that Zach Gallen and Jazz Chisolm would face each other since the trade that shipped them across the country back in 2019. While returns had been mixed since the trade, early returns in 2022 have been remarkably strong for both teams, with Chisholm easily being the best hitter on the Marlins, while Gallen has looked like the Ace starter we had all hoped he would be.
The Diamondbacks offense did not wait long to get the day started. Dalton Varsho was batting leadoff for Arizona, and hit a deep line drive to right field for a double on the second pitch of the game from Pablo Lopez.