The Miami Marlins started the second half of the season by getting swept over three games at Philadelphia and they lost the opener of a three-game set at Chase Field last night as well. It was the D'backs first win since the All Star break and I think they'll claim tonight's match-up as well to set themselves up for a sweep tomorrow.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Fish hand the ball to Mat Latos (3-6, 4.90 ERA) who'll make his first start since July 5. He's 1-3 with a 2.57 ERA in six road-starts this season but was torched for six runs in 5 1/3 innings of a 7-6 loss to the D'backs home in Miami on May 21. The D'backs will counter with Jeremy Hellickson (6-5, 5.04 ERA) who tossed four innings of two-run ball at Texas on July 8 his last start. He left that contest early with a blister which should have time to heal over the All Star break. He has an 0-0 record with a 4.60 ERA in three career starts versus the Marlins but has their current team limited to a .164 batting average over 73 at bats.

2. Injuries - With Dee Gordon and Giancarlo Stanton both sideline by injuries, the Marlins lineup is pretty thin.

3. X-Factor - Paul Goldschmidt is 5-for-13 since the All Star break and 4-for-11 against Latos lifetime.

Selection: This is a play on the Arizona D'backs (10*)