Players to Watch: Diamondbacks vs. Padres
By Kody Acevedo
Jun 8, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa (12) throws the ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
De La Rosa will get the start Friday opposite of James Shields.
It is expected to be a great pitcher’s dual despite De La Rosa’s 5.27 ERA. De La Rosa has had a lot of success so far this season against San Diego.
He has beaten the Padres twice, including his May 7 start where he pitched seven shutout innings.
In his last outing on Sunday, he threw eight shutout innings against the San Francisco Giants to help the D-backs complete a three-game sweep.
There’s no doubt he’s locked in right now and he has pitched extremely well at home. While the ERA is a little high at home, (5.30), he is undefeated at Chase Field this season with a 3-0 record.
So with Shields 7-0 overall this season and De La Rosa 3-0 at home, we are in for a real treat during the opener on Friday.