Can Diamondbacks Maintain Momentum Against Mariners at Salt River Fields?

As the Diamondbacks prepare to host the Mariners at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent positive trend. The upcoming preseason game, set in the scenic Scottsdale venue known for its hitter-friendly confines, promises an exciting matchup.

The Diamondbacks have shown a mixed bag of results in their past few games but managed to secure a win against the Rockies with a solid 5-1 victory. Their hitting statistics were impressive; they achieved a .233 batting average and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of .861, indicating their ability to get on base and hit for power. The team's slugging percentage stood at .500, bolstered by two home runs contributing significantly to their run total.

Pitching has been another strong suit for Arizona. Their bullpen ERA was just 1.588 against Colorado, with an exceptional WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) of 0.5294 – signs of dominant pitching that kept baserunners scarce and runs limited.

However, consistency remains key as they faced challenges in other games. Against the Athletics, despite matching them with three runs each, the bullpen's ERA inflated to 4.765 due to Oakland's late surge in scoring during the eighth inning.

Defensively speaking, Arizona has been reliable with a fielding percentage of .971 across these games – minimizing errors and providing solid support behind their pitchers.

As we look forward to this clash between two competitive teams on March 22nd at 1:10 PM MST (Arizona time), fans can catch all the action live from Salt River Fields at Talking Stick or tune in from home for what is shaping up as another test for Arizona's resilience and capacity to build upon recent successes.