The D-backs touch down in Houston during an absolutely wretched stretch that has seen them fall perilously close to being out of contention. They’ve lost 5 of their last 6 series, including a couple of 1-3 series losses to the Dodgers and Rockies, but have at least managed to avoid being swept while going 6-14.
Arizona’s offense isn’t quite the juggernaut it was when Houston faced them back in the early goings of the season, but it certainly isn’t easy to dismiss. As per usual, Goldschmidt and Pollock have both been tearing it up his week, though Goldschmidt has been at the top with a .