Diamondbacks Turn the Page, Move on to Face Reds
By Kody Acevedo
Friday: Rubby De La Rosa (10-5) vs. David Holmberg (1-2)
Aug 16, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa (12) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
De La Rosa continues to lead the D-backs pitching staff in ERA (4.40), wins (10), strike outs (119) and WHIP (1.31). He’s 2-0 in his last three games, defeating the Washington Nationals on August 5 and the Phillies on August 10.
His last started against the Braves ended with a no decision after throwing seven innings and giving up just one earned run on seven hits.
Homberg has appeared in only four games for the Reds this season. His last start lasted just two innings after he gave up seven runs on five hits to the Dodgers. L.A. also smashed three homers off the left-hander and worked four walks.