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Diamondbacks Favored in Sunday's Kelly-Mikolas Matinee at Chase Field

Merrill Kelly aims to maintain a sub-3.00 ERA in his first post-All-Star start to help Arizona claw back in the season series.

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Overview

  • The matinee showdown is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET on Cox Channel 34 from Chase Field in Phoenix.
  • Merrill Kelly (8-5, 3.34 ERA) allowed one run over five innings in his last start before the All-Star break and has a 2.50 ERA in 18 innings across his past three outings; Miles Mikolas (5-6, 4.94 ERA) countered with 5⅔ scoreless innings against Washington on July 10.
  • Arizona holds a 49-50 overall record and a 25-25 mark at home, while St. Louis is 51-48 overall and 22-28 on the road.
  • St. Louis leads the season series 3–2 in this six-game slate that will shape both teams’ National League wild-card prospects.
  • BetMGM lists Arizona as a slight favorite at –148 with a nine-run over/under on Sunday’s game.