Arizona Diamondbacks try to Sweep Series Tonight

After returning to Kansas City for the first time since 2017, the Diamondbacks started off the 2 game series last night with a 7-3 win.

Also recently acquired Emmanuel Rivera returning to Kansas City for the first time since being traded at the deadline earlier this month.

The D-Backs are 11-10 this month of August and are looking to stay above .500 on the month with a win and a 2 game sweep over the Royals.

Aug 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Ketel Marte (4) slides into home plate to score a run as Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) looks to throw to third base during the seventh inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

Zac Gallen will take the mound tonight for Arizona with a 9-2 record and 2.78 ERA, he will be facing Brady Singer for the Royals, with a 6-4 record and 3.27 ERA.

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