The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face the Kansas City Royals in a compelling matchup at Chase Field, with Eduardo Rodriguez pitching for the Diamondbacks and Kris Bubic on the mound for the Royals. Rodriguez has been impressive lately, limiting opponents to no more than two runs in his last five starts, showing signs of consistency with a 4.09 ERA against Kansas City in his career.

Bubic, despite his recent struggles, boasts a strong changeup that has yielded a .155 average against hitters. The Royals are seeking to address their offensive shortcomings, averaging just 3.3 runs per game, which is the lowest in the American League. Their starting rotation, highlighted by Bubic, remains a key strength.