The Arizona Diamondbacks have dropped two out of the first three games of the season to the Chicago Cubs, bringing their record to start the 2025 campaign to 1-2.
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Mar 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (2) gets the force out on Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) in the third inning at Chase Field. Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
The Diamondbacks are looking to switch some things around, as Corbin Carroll will get his first day off of the season. Randal Grichuk will take over his spot in right field. Alek Thomas will also take over in center field for Jake McCarthy, looking to replicate his big day at the plate on Saturday. Garrett Hampson, who made the baserunning blunder last night that ultimately gave the Cubs the win, will start at second base over Geraldo Perdomo as well. Gabi Moreno will also have a rest day, and Jose Herrera will get the start in his place. You can find today’s lineup here:
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Who is on the mound:
The Arizona Diamondbacks will be riding with their left handed pitcher, Eduardo Rodriguez today. Unfortunately, Rodriguez was sidelined with a shoulder injury in 2024 that kept him out until august. This is his second year of his 4-year deal with the Diamondbacks. When healthy, Rodriguez in 10 starts, had a 3-4 record with a 5.04 ERA. His lone start against Chicago, he has a 1.50 ERA with a 0-0 record.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Eduardo Rodriguez (57) pitches against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on March 2, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Chicago Cubs are relying on their left handed pitcher as well, Matthew Boyd. Boyd, coming over from the Cleveland Guardians, had a 2-2 record with a 2.72 ERA last season. He had Tommy John surgery last year, but came back to finish the season strong and pitched three games in the playoffs for Cleveland as well. He hasn’t done well in his career against Arizona, his record being 0-2 with a 6.55 ERA.
Mar 16, 2025; Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan; Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd (16) throws a pitch against the Yomiuri Giants during the ninth inning at Tokyo Dome. Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Arizona Diamondbacks will look to tie the series up against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, before their first road trip of the season.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
