The set-up: Arizona pitcher Robbie Ray had a very strong spring tune-up and I expect him to carry that momentum over here. Most recently he concluded the spring portion by giving up one run and one hit over six innings in an intrasquad match, while also striking out nine. Last year he was 12-8 with a 4.34 ERA.

The pick: Dinelson Lamet was 3-5 with a 4.07 ERA for the Padres last season. Lamet has had a decent spring as well, but I believe he's in over his head vs. Ray, who enters "firing on all cylinders." I look for the D-Backs superior line-up to do the rest.

8* BAIL-OUT BLOWOUT on the Arizona Diamondbacks.