D-backs Face Sale in Tough Test | MLB News

The Arizona Diamondbacks face a brutal test against division-leading Atlanta Braves, sending veteran ace Chris Sale to the mound in a high-stakes Friday night showdown. Despite ranking second in MLB for hitting lefties, the D-backs’ lineup is stacked with right-handed bats — leaving their only true lefty, Corbin Carroll, as their lone hope against Sale’s elite stuff. Meanwhile, rookie Brandon Pfaadt looks to keep them in it with his recent dominance, as the D-backs’ struggling offense must rise to the occasion against one of baseball’s toughest pitchers. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b03242d45689175c