Pfaadt opposes Giolito in a high-leverage spot. With a 12-8 record and a 5.33 ERA, he is tasked with navigating Boston’s reshuffled lineup in a crucial late-season tilt, aiming to keep Arizona competitive and deny Boston an offensive spark.

Pfaadt was chased early by LAD, with the Dodgers jumping him in the first and fourth frames. His early exit underscored a rough showing and the need for adjustments as the Diamondbacks try to keep pace in a tight division.

Pfaadt has road struggles and inconsistent form, but his two prior starts against LAD show some resistance. His performance will be pivotal in shaping the Diamondbacks’ odds in a tough venue, as Arizona seeks to steal a win away from Dodgers early.

Pfaadt headlines the Diamondbacks’ rotation for the finale, a matchup that could tilt momentum depending on his ability to limit LA’s disciplined lineup. His presence adds to Arizona’s young, high-upside arms as they push for a series win and further consolidation of their playoff positioning.

Pfaadt sits 12-8 with a 4.95 ERA; his last outing featured 2 earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts. He’ll need to command pitches and avoid deep counts to limit Milwaukee’s power. A sound performance could stabilize Arizona’s chances and open doors for multi-asset fantasy bets.