It’s not exactly Superman vs. Batman, but it's baseball’s version of it. Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Rizzo. You want the best? You’ve got it – minus the capes and the slick boots.
When the Diamondbacks welcome the Chicago Cubs to Chase Field for the first game of a four-game series that begins Thursday, all eyes will be focused on the two best first basemen in the National League.
Yes, there undoubtedly will be a lot of chatter about the home runs allowed by Diamondbacks starting pitchers. The number is now at nine and counting. But in Goldschmidt and Rizzo, baseball fans have the opportunity to witness something special.