PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are off to the best start in franchise history despite a meltdown against the National League West-leading Dodgers this week.
The Cincinnati Reds, meanwhile, can hope their pitching staff catches up to their big boppers as the season moves into the second half.
Even after a walk-off loss that concluded a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, Arizona is 52-34 under first-year manager Torey Lovullo behind four All-Stars and a pitching staff that ranks second in the NL in ERA.
Zack Greinke, one of the D-backs’ All-Stars, will face Tim Adelman in the series opener Friday at Chase Field, where Arizona has rolled.