German Marquez (6-3, 3.76 ERA) will take the hill in the series opener against Arizona’s Robbie Ray (3-2, 5.03). Marquez was the winning pitcher in Colorado’s 19-2 victory over the Diamondbacks at Coors Field on July 11. That marked his first career win against Arizona in nine starts.
So what do you need to know heading into Friday’s game? Here are six facts that will make you sound smart with your friends … or on Twitter.
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This will be the fourth time this season Marquez has started against Arizona.