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Diamondbacks to Unleash Their Might on Mariners at T-Mobile Park

As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park, fans are eager for what promises to be an enthralling encounter. The Diamondbacks, who have shown a mixed bag of performances recently, are looking to assert their dominance in this upcoming game scheduled for April 28.


Sep 20, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA;  Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Corbin Carroll (7) celebrates after his 50th stolen base of the season in the third inning against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The last outing for the Diamondbacks against the San Francisco Giants on April 22 was a testament to their resilience. Despite accumulating only six hits and batting at a .194 average, they managed to put up five runs on the board. This ability to capitalize on limited opportunities is something that could play in their favor against the Mariners.


One area of concern might be AZ's bullpen performance from their previous game against SF. While they maintained an ERA of 3.0 over three innings pitched, a WHIP of 2.0 indicates some vulnerability that SEA might look to exploit.


However, it's not all doom and gloom for AZ fans; there were positives from that game that can be built upon. The team showed discipline at the plate with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .308 and kept errors down to zero – showcasing solid defensive capabilities.


Looking further back at AZ's performance against SF on April 20 provides additional insights into how they may fare in Seattle. They had seven hits but only managed three runs due partly to leaving five runners stranded on base – an area requiring improvement if they wish to overcome SEA's challenge.


It is worth noting though, during their impressive win over SF with a scoreline of 17-1 on April 19, AZ demonstrated what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders: A whopping twenty-two hits leading them towards seventeen runs is evidence enough that this team has explosive potential waiting just beneath the surface.


The Mariners will not make it easy by any means; as hosts with home-field advantage and coming off recent performances themselves – including ten wins so far this season – SEA will look forward confidently too.


AZ must focus primarily on improving their hitting under pressure situations while maintaining strong defensive plays if they want success away from home soil in Seattle’s ballpark come game day.


Fans can catch all action live as it unfolds when these two teams clash at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, WA (zip code: 98134), with first pitch thrown out precisely at 1:10 PM local time (8:10 PM UTC) broadcasted by ROOT Sports NW network.

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