Will the Cubs Continue Their Winning Momentum Against Diamondbacks?

As the Chicago Cubs prepare to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Sloan Park, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent winning form. The Cubs have shown a promising trend in their preseason games, with a notable victory against the Texas Rangers where they secured an 8-6 win. This game highlighted the Cubs' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly during a six-run rally in the sixth inning.

The team's hitting statistics have been impressive, boasting an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .894 and a batting average (AVG) of .294 from that game alone. Their slugging percentage (SLG) stood at .588, indicating solid power at the plate with five extra-base hits (XBH). The bullpen ERA did spike to 8.438 but managed to strike out over ten batters per nine innings (K9), showing potential despite allowing runs.

In contrast, during their visit to Tempe Diablo Stadium against the Los Angeles Angels, we saw some defensive challenges as they committed two errors and had a fielding percentage (FPCT) of .946. Although they won 4-3 against the Angels, there was room for improvement as their AVG dipped to .188 and OPS fell to .531.

Their most recent performance back at Sloan Park showcased both offensive prowess and pitching improvements with an OPS of 1.089 and AVG of .324 against Kansas City Royals. The bullpen ERA was significantly better at 1.929 with an outstanding K9 rate of over seventeen.

The upcoming match promises excitement as fans look forward to seeing if this upward trend continues for the Cubs' hitters and pitchers alike. With Sloan Park being known for its hitter-friendly confines due in part to Arizona's dry air which can help balls travel further – it could be another high-scoring affair for both teams.

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled on March 20th at 6:05 PM MST on MARQ network as part of their preseason lineup.