Here's a look the D-Backs next opponent:
At the plate: First baseman Adrian Gonzalez is the team's top all-around hitter at .288 with 21 home runs and 68 RBIs. His RBIs put him in a tie for second in the National League. Second baseman Edgar Gonzalez was one of the NL's hottest hitters in June at .330 with nine doubles, three home runs, 11 RBIs and 11 runs scored.
On the mound: Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy, Saturday's starter, only recently returned from the disabled list (elbow). He is still trying to find his consistency. Closer Trevor Hoffman has struggled with a 1-5 record, 5.00 ERA and 15 saves in 18 opportunities. The staff has been inconsistent at best.
Overall: The team has rivaled the Diamondbacks in its recent frustration, losing two in a row and nine of their last 10, languishing in the NL West cellar. Arizona holds a 4-2 advantage in their series thus far in 2008.
Associated Press
Adrian Gonzalez, ripping a bases-loaded single against Detroit on June 20, is hitting .288 with 21 homers and 68 RBIs.