The Arizona Diamondbacks picked up a big win yesterday, sparked by four runs in the top of the ninth. The bullpen barely held on for a 4-3 victory. Now the ball club goes into today knowing the bats have to produce, as Mitch Bratt will get his first start in the big leagues. After seeing St. Louis win seven of eight games at home, this is a fade spot with Matthew Liberatore having a June era of 10.45.

Cardinals lefty Matthew Liberatore has given up an expected slugging percentage of .501, which ranks in the bottom 4 percent of MLB. He has surrendered 15 homers in 72.1 innings. Arizona's Mitch Bratt is making his major-league debut after posting a 2.84 ERA at Triple-A Reno. That's the lowest ERA in the Pacific Coast League for any pitcher who's thrown at least 40 innings. Back Arizona to at least be tied through five.