Overview

• Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt makes his first career start against the Blue Jays after tying for the National League lead with eight wins this season.
• Chris Bassitt will take the mound for Toronto, boasting a 7-3 record, a 3.70 ERA and a 4-0 career mark against Arizona.
• Arizona enters the series 5-1 in its past six games at Chase Field, including a five-run ninth-inning comeback win over San Diego.
• The Blue Jays are seeking to rebound after being held to six runs and swept in three games by the Philadelphia Phillies.
• Both teams are coping with injuries, leading Arizona to sign Anthony DeSclafani and option Bryce Jarvis to Triple-A while Toronto juggles several players on the injured list.