PHOENIX – After a one-sided series opener, the Arizona Diamondbacks will look to bounce back Saturday afternoon as they host the Kansas City Royals in the second game of the weekend series at Chase Field.
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Jul 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs third base Eugenio Suárez (28) hits a sacrifice fly RBI against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
One of the big storylines coming into Saturday’s game is the return of star Corbin Carroll. Carroll will be back in center field and leading off for the D-Backs.
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— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) July 5, 2025
Saturday matinee mound matchups:
Arizona sends right-hander Ryne Nelson to the mound, hoping to steady the ship after a rough 9-3 loss in Friday’s contest. Nelson has a 4-2 record with a 3.61 ERA and has been reliable this season and will be tasked with shutting down a Royals lineup that erupted for 14 hits in the series opener.
Jun 24, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona D-Backs pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Kansas City counters with veteran Michael Wacha. Wacha comes into Saturday with a 4-8 record and a 3.62 ERA, and has struggled to get run support but continues to provide solid innings. Wacha will need to be sharp against a Diamondbacks offense that ranks among the National League’s most productive, led by switch-hitting All-Star Ketel Marte and slugger Eugenio Suárez.
Jul 4, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona D-Backs third base Eugenio Suárez (28) celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Kansas City Royals during the sixth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Arizona has to find a way to get back to being solid at home and outslugging opponents. The key for the D-backs will be limiting free passes and capitalizing with runners in scoring position, something they failed to do on Friday night. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PT at Chase Field on Saturday.
Corbin Carroll back in lineup for Diamondbacks after stint on injured list
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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
