By Manuel Acevedo
26 Oct 2023, 08:36 AM EDT
The Arizona Diamondbacks have become the revelation team of the 2023 postseason of Major League Baseball (MLB), this is because the organization has defeated the favorite teams to keep the National League pennant (Phillies, Brewers and Dodgers).
The first blow on the table was given to sweep the Milwaukee Brewers in the Wild Card Series, The second big surprise came in the Division Series when they swept the Los Angeles Dodgers and then they managed to seal their qualification for the 2023 World Series defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a tight championship series (4-3).
Strengths of the Arizona Diamondbacks
The team that lives in the city of Phoenix has based much of its success on the great performances that its pitchers have had. His overall pitching staff this postseason he has a 3.23 ERA, 102 strikeouts, and 1.25 WHIP.
Another aspect that the rattlesnakes squad has in its favor is stealing bases, touching the ball when they should and not hitting long balls, but just trying to move the runners.
Also the youth of several of their players is a factor that they can have in their favor, because several of their important players have the five tools and that is something that usually gives a plus to several teams.
Venezuelan Gabriel Moreno is one of the fundamental pieces that the Arizona team has in its favor. The young player has shown a phenomenal way when it comes to working with his pitchers in key moments of the matches and also He has shown his excellent arm when it comes to retiring the runners who come out in search of second base.
Both the Dominican Ketel Marte and the American Corbin Carrol will play a relevant role in the matchesthis is because both players have shown that they usually respond in key moments of the games and that can be something that weighs a lot in the World Series.
Disadvantages of the Arizona Diamondbacks
One of the weaknesses that the team may have Arizona for this World Series is the lack of experience of its players in this instance and it is a condition that can cause them to appear innocent at key moments.
The inconsistency that Zac Gallen has shown throughout the playoffs may be something that works against the Rattlers. Despite being one of the best pitchers throughout the regular season, the right-hander has not been able to translate that good moment into the postseason and that is something this squad needs.
Although the Arizona Diamondbacks are a team with a payroll of 85 million dollarsThey have shown that they are not afraid of big moments and it is something that can work in their favor to win the World Series after 22 years of their last title.
When does the 2023 World Series start?
The MLB postseason schedule reached the final stage, the SThe 2023 World Series already has a date and place to be played. In this duel a champion team of the Major League season will emerge.
Globe Life Field Stadium, in Arlington, will be the scene where the battle between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona D-Backs begins. On Friday, October 27, the first playball of this MLB instance will take place, in which a team must win four of seven games.
2023 World Series Schedule
- Game 1: Friday, October 27, Arizona vs. Texas
- Game 2: Saturday, October 28, Arizona vs. Texas
- Game 3: Monday, October 30, Texas vs. Arizona
- Game 4: Tuesday, October 31, Texas vs. Arizona
- Game 5: Wednesday, November 1* Texas vs. Arizona (if necessary)
- Game 6: Friday, November 3* Arizona vs. Texas (if necessary)
- Game 7: Saturday, November 4* Arizona vs. Texas (if necessary)
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