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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Philadelphia Phillies pitching matchups and updates for Tuesday

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their home series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Check back for live updates of the game.

Phillies at Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m., Chase Field

Diamondbacks RHP Zach Davies (1-1, 4.68) vs. Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (4-4, 3.91).

Davies gave up two runs in 6 2/3 innings against the Nationals in his most recent start, his third since coming off the injured list late last month. … He elicited 13 swinging strikes in that start, tied for the most in an outing since signing with the Diamondbacks last year. … He has a 4.84 ERA in four career starts against the Phillies. He has not faced them since 2021. LF Kyle Schwarber is just 6 for 32 (.188) against Davies, but four of those hits were home runs. … Wheeler took a no-hitter into the eighth inning against the Tigers in his most recent start. He was charged with one run in 7 1/3 innings, with one hit and one walk allowed. He struck out eight. … Wheeler has been one of baseball’s more dependable starters over the past half-decade, but he has been unable to get on a roll this season, carrying an ERA around or north of 4.00 for most of the year. … He gave up four runs (three earned) in six innings against the Diamondbacks on May 22. … Wheeler pitches primarily off his four-seam and two-seam fastballs in the 95-96 mph range while also mixing in sliders, sweepers and curveballs.

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Coming up

Wednesday: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (8-3, 2.92) vs. Phillies LHP Ranger Suarez (1-2, 4.70).

Thursday: At Chase Field, 12:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (3-3, 4.95) vs. Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (5-5, 4.60).

Friday: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-2, 3.09) vs. Guardians RHP Triston McKenzie (0-1, 4.50).

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