Diamondbacks-Tigers pitching matchup, updates for Sunday’s series finale in Detroit

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The Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their road trip this weekend at the Detroit Tigers. Sunday’s game starts at 8:35 a.m. and can be seen on Bally Sports Arizona.

Diamondbacks at Tigers, 8:35 a.m., Comerica Park

Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-2, 2.75) vs. Tigers LHP Joey Wentz (1-6, 7.49).

Gallen gave up two runs (one earned) in six innings a start against the Braves last week at Chase Field, taking the no-decision in a game the Diamondbacks lost in the ninth inning on a grand slam by OF Eddie Rosario. … Gallen allowed a home run to 2B Ozzie Albies in that game, snapping a string of 10 consecutive starts without allowing a long ball. He has given up just three homers in 78 2/3 innings this season. … Wentz gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Phillies his last time out, the fifth consecutive start in which he was unable to complete five innings. … Righties have hammered him so far this year, hitting .335/.380/.594 with 11 homers in 170 at-bats. … He has allowed a .409 average and .682 slugging off his four-seam fastball, which averages 93.8 mph.

Coming up

Monday: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Tommy Henry (3-1, 4.37) vs. Phillies TBA.

Tuesday: At Chase Field, 6:40 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zach Davies (1-1, 4.68) vs. Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler (4-4, 3.91).

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).

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