In this series, the Diamondbacks will face a challenge. One challenge is that in this series the Diamondbacks’ top rotation starters (Gallen, Kelly, and Rodriguez) will not be pitching. Another challenge is that position players Geraldo Perdomo and Alek Thomas have not yet returned from the IL. Yet another challenge is that this season’s Dodgers are greatly talented.
Each Diamondbacks’ win will be cause for celebration, knowing that as a team that is not yet back to full strength, they demonstrated team concepts to beat a greatly talented team.
“Team concepts show up on days that are positive.