Looking for their first sweep of the 2025 season, the Arizona Diamondbacks will have to take down the New York Yankees one more time.
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Apr 2, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) and outfielder Corbin Carroll (7) and center fielder Jake McCarthy (31) after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
They meet tonight at Yankee stadium for the last game of the series, before the D-Backs continue on their road trip to Washington after.
Tonight’s pitching matchups:
D-Backs are rocking with their number 3 pitcher Merrill Kelly, who looks to stay healthy this season after an unfortunate injury in 2024. He was limited to only 13 starts over the season, and ended with a 4.03 ERA. Kelly, looked dominant though in his first start of the season. Kelly, who faced the Chicago Cubs over Opening Day Weekend, went 5.1 innings, only giving up one earned run, and three hits. Kelly now has a 1-0 record with a 1.69 ERA.
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly throws to the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Chase Field in Phoenix, on March 28, 2025. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
The Yankees will be starting Carlos Carrasco, who was added in the offseason by New York. He had two innings pitched as a reliever against the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Brew Crew put up three runs on five hits. A lot of news is surrounding Carrasco, as people in New York are debating if his Yankees career will even last throughout the 2025 season.
Mar 19, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (59) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
About last night:
Last night saw the true talents of Zac Gallen, as he bounced back from his Opening Day loss. Gallen, throwing 6.2 innings with only three hits, also matched his career high 13 strikeouts. It is worth noting, that the New York Yankees club have also struck out 30 times in the last 2 games.
The D-Backs seem to have an edge on the pitching matchup today, though they are sitting some starters. They will need some help from their depth if they want their bats to keep up with a Yankees lineup that can do damage at any time.
D-Backs lineup for Thursday night’s matchup:
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
