Diamondbacks vs Cubs: Starters Face Off

0:00It's May 1st. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Corey with the story. The Arizona Diamondbacks are shaking off two blowout losses to the Milwaukee Brewers and heading to Rigglyfield for a three-game series against the gust. Chicago Cubs Arizona sits at 16 wins and 14 losses. Two games over 500 while the Cubs are 19 and 12. Just one game back in the National League Central. Friday's opener pits right handers at Gallon against Colin Rhea. Gallon bounced back from a shoulder contusion in Mexico City with a solid bull pin session and a 3.14 earned run average this year. Rhea has struggled in a starter reliever mix, posting a 4.61 mark and a tough history against Arizona. On Saturday, Ryan Nelson desperately needs a rebound after giving a 14 earned runs in his last 5.1 innings. Hilfe showed a Imanaga, who's been sharp with a 3.15 earned run average despite a recent

1:00bumpy outing. Sunday wraps it up with Merrill Kelly taking on Matthew Boyd. Kelly's off to a rough 9.20 start with command issues, but the team expects him to settle in. Boyd has a 7.00 earned run average, but packs 26 strikeouts in 18 innings. This series could swing Arizona's early momentum before they head home. Keep an eye on those starters turning things around against the hot cup squad.