The D-backs' ace has fallen into a rough pattern, and will need to start hot to keep Arizona in today's game early.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hot off a thrilling 3-2 walk-off victory over the NL-topping Philadelphia Phillies at Chase Field last night.
It's replica NLCS ring giveaway day, with the first 20,000 fans receiving a convincing replica of the NL Champion rings worn by the players, won by defeating these same Phillies in last year's NLCS. His 3.34 FIP suggests he might have suffered some bad batted ball luck, but it's hard to deny that Gallen hasn't looked as dominant as he's shown to be in the past.
Strangely, the ace has fallen into a bit of a pattern that's been mostly exemplified by the younger starters this season. In last year's NLCS, Gallen was roughed up for nine runs over 11 innings against these Phillies, allowing first-inning home runs to Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. Across from Gallen will be the veteran righty Aaron Nola. Nola actually profiles very similarly to Gallen in terms of arsenal and style of pitching, as he relies heavily on his curveball, with fastball in the low-mid 90s. He throws an occasional sinker, unlike Arizona's ace, but matches the changeup and cutter in his arsenal.
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