D-backs Rotation Dominant Over Weekend: 19.2 IP, 3 ER
Arizona's starting pitchers were nearly unhittable this weekend, a notable performance signal heading into the next series.
Arizona Diamondbacks starters combined for 19.2 innings pitched and surrendered just three runs over the weekend. That works out to roughly a 1.37 ERA across the stretch. The performance indicates the rotation is currently pitching at an elite level. This is actionable context for any upcoming Diamondbacks games when projecting starter effectiveness.
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