The Diamondbacks only trail the Dodgers by 4 games as we near the end of August. No team has been better since the All-Star Break than these D’backs, who went into yesterday with 30 wins in their last 40 games. I like ARZ here tonight against Clayton Kershaw, who simply is no longer what he once was.

LA is at a bit of a disadvantage tonight as last night's game ended late plus they had to travel.

Kershaw, who gave up five runs in five innings his last time out and now has a 1.41 WHIP in six starts since returning from the IL. He’s also averaging a career-low 7.4 K’s per nine innings as his fastball velo is way down.
Starting for the D’backs Friday will be Zac Gallen, who has traditionally always been a better pitcher at home. He has a 2.74 ERA at Chase Field the L2 seasons.