BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at home against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Arizona has an 88-71 record overall and a 43-35 record at home. The Diamondbacks have hit 207 total home runs to rank third in the NL.

During the past 10 games, the Diamondbacks have 29 extra-base hits (2.9 per game) while slugging .432. Over the last 10 games, Arizona has drawn 45 walks (4.5 per game) with an on-base percentage of .340. Hitters for the Diamondbacks are collectively averaging 8.6 strikeouts and 3.9 at-bats per strikeout over the last 10 games.

Jackson Merrill has his sights set on a more productive performance after going hitless in his most recent game (0-for-3). He and the San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday,

The Dodgers are fortified with the presumptive National League MVP in Ohtani and a lineup that features Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. However, the Dodgers’ pitching struggles have been a major contributor to a 11-10 record this month.

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Walker Buehler will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers (94-64) versus Joe Musgrove and the San Diego Padres (91-67), with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. See below to read more about Dodgers vs.