Unlike some teams, the Diamondbacks haven't quit at this late stage of the season. They have won 10 of their last 16 games. Arizona is swinging hot bats, too, scoring five or more runs in six of its last eight games.

Ryne Nelson makes his second big-league start. He was phenomenal for the Diamondbacks in his first start throwing seven shutout innings in a 5-0 victory against the Padres a week ago. Nelson allowed only four baserunners and struck out seven.  

Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson is enjoying an outstanding season. But Anderson doesn't have a good history against the Diamondbacks. He has a 5.22 career ERA and 1.46 WHIP against them in 16 appearances, including 14 starts.