The set-up: This series features a few interesting match ups and this is definitely one of them. The visitors go with veteran Clay Buchholz, while the home side goes with Joey Lucchesi.

The pitchers: Buchholz is so far 3-1 with a 2.38 ERA. He most recently gave up one run off six hits in a victory over the Cubs on Tuesday, while also striking out five over seven frames of work. In eight trips to the hill this year Buchholz has given up more than two runs just once. He owns a sharp 0.99 WHIP and 36:9 K/BB over 45.1 frames.

Lucchesi is so far 5-5 with a 3.34 ERA. He most recently gave up two runs off six hits with no walks over 5.1 innings in a win over the Mets on Monday. For the most part Lucchesi has been solid this season, but note that he's just 1-2 with a 4.98 ERA in all "day" games.

The pick: Arizona is 30-23 on the road, while San Diego is just 19-31 at home. Lucchesi's been consistently inconsistent and I think he's in the wrong place at the wrong time here. Buchholz on the other hand comes in on top form and I look for him to carry that momentum over here. The price is right, play on the Diamondbacks.