Mets and Diamondbacks Set Pitching Matchups for Series Finale at Chase Field
Huascar Brazoban is likely to open for New York against Eduardo Rodriguez, who is set to make his eighth start in the rubber game.
The New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks have confirmed their starting lineups for the decisive third game of their series, scheduled for Sunday at 4:10 p.m. at Chase Field. This contest serves as the conclusion to a nine-game road trip for the Mets, who currently hold a 5-3 record and are aiming to secure three consecutive series victories before returning to New York.
New York will turn to Huascar Brazoban to open the game, with David Peterson expected to follow in relief. The Mets' recent offensive output has been inconsistent on this trip, managing only three hits in a 3-1 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday after recording three hits in a 2-1 loss the night prior. Peterson previously recorded an effective bulk relief appearance against the Rockies earlier in the week, allowing two earned runs in four innings with six strikeouts.
Arizona will rely on Eduardo Rodriguez to take the mound for his eighth start. Rodriguez enters the contest with a 3-0 record and a 2.50 ERA, having tossed seven scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in his last outing. His previous matchup against the Mets on 9 April resulted in a victory for the Diamondbacks, where he allowed one earned run in six innings.
The outcome of this series finale will determine the Mets' momentum as they prepare for a significant shift in schedule. Following the contest at Chase Field, the team is set to return home for a six-game homestand beginning on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. While the starting pitcher order is confirmed, the final confirmation of the lineup remains subject to last-minute managerial decisions or injury updates prior to the game.
