Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The home starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The home starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. Neither starter has a major control advantage. Ground-ball contact favors the road starter. Home-run prevention is nearly even.
Zac Gallen has made 19 starts in 19 appearances, while Emmet Sheehan has made 16 starts in 16 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.