Cincinnati Reds (67-61, third in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (62-66, third in the NL West)

Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Zack Littell (9-8, 3.52 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 103 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (6-3, 3.58 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 99 strikeouts)

BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday to begin a three-game series.

Arizona has gone 32-31 at home and 62-66 overall. The Diamondbacks have a 28-13 record in games when they did not give up a home run.

Cincinnati is 31-32 on the road and 67-61 overall. The Reds have a 56-11 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

Friday's game is the fourth time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Geraldo Perdomo has 26 doubles, three triples and 13 home run

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