TORONTO – An early Thursday afternoon matchup will include the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to avoid the sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Jun 17, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) crouches over second base as he waits for the Toronto Blue Jays to complete a pitching change in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Arizona couldn’t get anything going last night, as they were defeated by a score of 8-1. It’s been a roller coaster of a season for the Diamondbacks, as the consistency with execution just isn’t there. If the Snakes can bounce back quickly, they might be able to salvage at least one win in Toronto.
Getting the start on Thursday:
Ryne Nelson will be rolling today for the D-Backs. Nelson has been stellar as of late, with the exception of his start in Cincinnati. In his last outing against the San Diego Padres, Nelson pitched five innings and only allowed one run on five hits. With a lot of injuries happening to this D-Backs pitching staff, Nelson is making the most of his opportunities and looks to have another strong showing that Arizona can look to rely on moving forward.
Jun 13, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Toronto will be having Kevin Gausman on the mound on Thursday. Gausman has been decent at home this season, with a 3-1 record and a 3.31 ERA at the Rogers Centre this season. He didn’t fare so well last time out though, giving up four earned runs on four hits in five innings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) June 19, 2025
Arizona will need to get some sort of offense going if they want to avoid getting swept. Although they will be doing so without star Corbin Carroll as he now deals with a left hand injury after being hit by a pitch yesterday night. Alek Thomas will now take over duties in center field this afternoon. The D-Backs are currently also fighting to prove that they want to contend in the second half of the season for a postseason spot, and don’t want to be sellers at the trade deadline. The Diamondbacks will have to focus on getting back to their brand of baseball to do so. First pitch on Thursday afternoon is at 12:07 p.m. PT.
Jun 18, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel (12) watches from the dugout during the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
