The set-up: Arizona got out to a sluggish start to this abbreviated 60 game season, so the D-Backs have some work to do if they want a shot at the playoffs. Last night they came from behind to win 7-6 and I think they'll have an easier of time of it on Sunday. Garrett Richards (1-1, 3.74 ERA) has had a ton of success vs. the D-Backs in the past, but I simply feel that he's in the wrong place at the wrong time tonight (note that Arizona has scored 25 runs over its last three games.)

The pick: Arizona starter Robbie Ray (1-2, 10.59) won't be lacking for motivation here obviously. Ray had a good spring tune-up as well, so his poor start to the regular season is a bit strange. He's 5-6 with a 4.40 ERA in 17 career starts vs. the Friars. The Padres are spiralling down the proverbial toilet right now with four straight losses and I believe they're primed to get swept in this series tonight. Great value on the hungry and under-valued home side.

This is a 10* ULTIMATE BEST OF THE BEST on the D-Backs.