Series Preview: Is a Diamondbacks Victory in the Cards?

By Matthew Rzodkiewicz

Apr 25, 2016

Aug 27, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Welington Castillo against the St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Tale of the Tape:

Record: Cardinals (10-8), Diamondbacks (10-10)

Offense: Cardinals (.271/.352/.485, 2nd in NL in runs scored), Diamondbacks.262/.318/.450, 5th in NL in runs scored)

Team ERA: Cardinals (3.63, 5th in NL), Diamondbacks (4.15, 7th in NL)

The two teams are comparable in nearly every facet of the game, yet the Cardinals seem to edge them out numerically. St. Louis has a similar roster structure as Arizona, relying heavily on youthful offense. Just like the previous two, this series is shaping up to be fun to watch.