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Diamondbacks vs Marlins Pregame \u2014 May 9, 2023<\/h2>\n

PHOENIX, May 9 \u2014 It is Game Two of a three-game set between the host Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> and the visiting Miami Marlins<\/a>, which is the fifth game of a ten-game homestand for the Diamondbacks. For the Marlins, it is the fifth game of a six-game road trip. Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt<\/a><\/strong> (0\u20130, 13.50 ERA) will start for the Diamondbacks \u2014 his second major league start and first at Chase Field \u2014 against lefty Jesus Luzardo<\/a><\/strong> (2\u20132, 3.66 ERA) of the Marlins. Prior to the game, Diamondbacks pitching coach Brent Strom<\/a><\/strong> and Marlins manager Skip Schumaker<\/a><\/strong> met (separately) with the media on hand. Here are the highlights of their respective conferences.<\/p>\n

Diamondbacks Pitching Coach Brent Strom<\/h3>\n

From Pfaadt\u2019s start in Texas against the Rangers<\/a> last Wednesday, Strom noted, \u201c(Brandon) is a strike thrower who didn’t run away from the strike zone even though he got hit hard by a good-hitting team and kept competing. I was hoping to get five out of him, and the inning got away from a little bit. But I think he found out what it’s like to pitch in the big leagues. It was an indoctrination, but I expect him to be much better tonight. Much better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Strom was impressed by Pfaadt\u2019s \u201cpoise and maturity.\u201d He did not get down on himself and will learn from his mistakes.<\/p>\n

One aspect of Pfaadt that Strom likes is his arm slot. It is what Strom describes as a \u201clower arm slot\u201d which gives his pitches \u201csome carry.\u201d Strom continued, \u201cHe has a good sweeper (and) changeup. The one thing on the changeup, he got hurt by (Jonah) Heim on a 90-mph changeup. So he needed to take a little (velocity) off that pitch.\u201d Strom said he and Pfaadt have worked on that since his last outing and should perform better in this game against the Marlins.<\/p>\n

Strom described the sweeper as a new pitch from this decade. To illustrate its action, Strom explained, \u201cInstead of breaking the ball down, you basically take the earth and turn it on its side. So instead of going North Pole\u2013South Pole, he goes to the equator, so to speak. (It) causes the ball to spin on a horizontal axis, which can be a very effective pitch and can be effective against left-handers also.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marlins Manager Skip Schumaker<\/h3>\n

Schumaker feels that if one were to ask Jesus Luzardo how he would assess his season thus far, \u201che would tell you that he would like to be a tick better. He just scratched the surface of where he can be and should be. Some of the better stuff that you’ll see in the major leagues, when he’s in the zone, and he’s really, really effective.\u201d<\/p>\n

Schumaker would like to see Luzardo \u201ccommand more up and down and not just east and west.\u201d He added that the Diamondbacks have a \u201cgood right-handed-hitting lineup,\u201d specifically noting Ketel Marte<\/a><\/strong>, Christian Walker<\/a><\/strong>, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Third baseman Jean Segura<\/a><\/strong> has struggled since the beginning of the season, and it culminated in an ejection Monday night. It was the first of Segura\u2019s career. Schumaker is not starting him, giving him a mental break.<\/p>\n

The Marlins had a short bullpen Monday night due to the 14-inning marathon they played in Chicago Sunday. Schumaker said everyone is available tonight except Andrew Nardi<\/a><\/strong> and Chi Chi Gonzalez<\/a><\/strong>, who pitched Monday night.<\/p>\n

Schumaker said Brandon Pfaadt has \u201csome good stuff.\u201d He continued, \u201cReally elite stuff. That fastball is real. A little bit of cut, really good slider. Looks like he\u2019s developed a really good changeup. To me, it’s like he’s trending up with the stuff that he has. He has a lot of potential, bright future in this league. Hopefully, we don’t see him too many innings, that means we did something against him. But looks like he has a good chance to be a quality major-league starter for a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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PHOENIX (May 9) \u2014 The Arizona Diamondbacks take fielding drills prior to their game against the Miami Marlins at Chase Field. (Photo by Evan Thompson\/Sport Relay)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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