Series Preview: The battle for last place

By Matthew Rzodkiewicz

Jul 4, 2016

May 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler (29) is congratulated by catcher Chris Herrmann (10) after closing out the game against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Padres come to town tonight to kick off a three-game stint in Arizona. Entering the series, the D-Backs and Padres have a mere one-game separation between fourth and fifth place in the NL West. Arizona will look for nothing less than a series sweep against the rebuilding Padres, as the former tries to prove they’re still in contention.

May 29, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler (29) is congratulated by catcher Chris Herrmann (10) after closing out the game against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field. The Arizona Diamondbacks won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports