Sat Apr 12 00:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Diamondbacks and Brewers Clash in Crucial Early Season Matchup

**PHOENIX, AZ** – The Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers, both vying for a National League Wild Card spot, begin a three-game series Friday night. Both teams enter the series with a 7-6 record, although Milwaukee’s position in the weaker NL Central gives them a slight edge in the standings.

The Diamondbacks will send veteran lefty Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound. While Rodriguez boasts 17 strikeouts in just 10.1 innings, he’s also allowed 4 earned runs, and hasn’t yet completed six innings in a start this season. A strong performance against the Brewers’ potent offense would be a significant confidence boost for the pitcher, returning from injury.

Milwaukee counters with 36-year-old lefty Jose Quintana, making his first start of 2025 after an extended spring training. Quintana had a solid 2024 with the Mets and brings a five-pitch mix that keeps hitters off balance. However, he has a concerning 7.44 ERA in seven career starts against Arizona.

The Diamondbacks will deploy their standard lineup against a left-handed pitcher. This includes Randal Grichuk (.313 batting average, .951 OPS against lefties) at third base and Geraldo Perdomo, leading off due to Ketel Marte’s injury. Perdomo is currently batting .333 with a 151 OPS+, showing significant improvement over his 2024 performance. Corbin Carroll, who leads all MLB players in both bWAR and fWAR, also returns to the lineup.

This series promises a compelling matchup between two teams aiming for postseason contention, with the pitching duel between Rodriguez and Quintana serving as a key focal point.

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