Series Timing. The series timing is better than expected for the Diamondbacks. Recently, the Cardinals had a 3-game losing streak (17-19 June). Last season, they collapsed in July (8 wins, 16 losses),

In his last five starts, Nelson has been alternating good and bad outings. He either goes eight innings of one run baseball or four innings of seven runs. There is no in between right now. Unfortunately for the Diamondbacks, his last start ell solidly under the banner of good, seeing him throw seven innings, and only giving up two earned runs.