Diamondbacks Seek Redemption Against Mariners in Emerald City Duel

As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent setbacks. The Diamondbacks' performance has been a mixed bag, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by instances of underwhelming play.

In their last encounter with the New York Yankees on April 2nd, the Diamondbacks fell short, succumbing to a 5-2 defeat. Despite being on home turf at Chase Field, they struggled offensively, managing only four hits and two runs. Their batting average was a paltry .133 and they left 16 runners on base – a clear indication that when opportunities arose, they failed to capitalize.

However, it's not all doom and gloom for AZ. Their bullpen showed signs of resilience with an ERA of 0.0 over 6.1 innings pitched against the Yankees – an encouraging sign for their upcoming game against SEA.

The Diamondbacks also demonstrated their ability to recover quickly after tough losses when they secured a win against the Colorado Rockies on March 31st in light rain conditions at Chase Field. They capitalized on errors made by the Rockies and turned them into five runs despite having only five hits themselves.

This resilience will be crucial as they head into enemy territory in Seattle. The Mariners will not make it easy for them; SEA's home advantage at T-Mobile Park is something that cannot be overlooked.

AZ must focus on improving their hitting statistics which have been less than impressive recently – particularly with runners in scoring position (RISP). Clutch hitting will be key if they want to overcome SEA's pitching staff and come out victorious.

Defensively, Arizona has shown competence but must maintain this level of play without any lapses that could cost them dearly in such tight matchups.

Looking ahead to April 28th at T-Mobile Park where first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM local time (9:40 PM Eastern), fans can catch all the action live as these two teams battle it out under Seattle’s skyline. It promises to be an intriguing contest as AZ seeks redemption while SEA aims to defend its stronghold – may the best team win!