Diamondbacks Turn the Page, Move on to Face Reds
By Kody Acevedo
Saturday: Jeremy Hellickson (9-8) vs. Anthony DeSclafani (7-8)
Aug 17, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Hellickson owns a 4.60 ERA in 129 innings this season. He’s looking to continue his little winning streak he’s got going on, having won his last two in row. This will be the first time he’s faced the Reds this season.
DeSclafani had a pretty good outing going last time out against the Dodgers, but wound up with the loss as the Reds dropped the game 2-1.
The long-ball was his enemy in that one. He gave up two solo big flies in the fifth inning, including one to Dodgers’ pitcher Zack Greinke.