We previously looked at the tough start the D-backs face in April. How does it stack up against the rest of the 2016 calendar?
The method
Two components figured into the "difficulty" of a particular game. Firstly, there was the opponent: I've gone off the projected 2016 standings, using the W-L percentage projected by Fangraphs.com. For our opponents in 2016, that ranges from the .588 (95 wins) expected for the Cubs, down to .395 (64 wins) for the Phillies. This is then modified depending on whether we are playing at home or away.