The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to contain the Philadelphia Phillies’ home run surge in Game 3 of their series on Wednesday. To help them do so, they will be calling up Brandon Pfaadt to make his Major League debut.
Pfaadt, a 25-year-old right-hander, was drafted by the Diamondbacks in the sixth round of the 2016 MLB Draft. He has been pitching in the minor leagues since then, and this season he has been playing for the Triple-A Reno Aces. In his time with the Aces, Pfaadt has posted a 3.86 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP in 10 starts.
The Phillies have been on an offensive tear lately, hitting a total of 16 home runs in their last five games. The Diamondbacks will be hoping that Pfaadt can help contain the Phillies’ power surge and give them a chance to win the game.
Pfaadt is not the only player that the Diamondbacks are calling up for Game 3. They are also bringing up outfielder Tim Locastro and infielder Ildemaro Vargas. Both players have been playing in the minor leagues this season and will be making their Major League debuts as well.
The Diamondbacks are hoping that Pfaadt, Locastro, and Vargas can help them contain the Phillies’ offense and get them back on track. It will be an exciting game to watch, as three players make their Major League debuts and the Diamondbacks look to contain the Phillies’ home run surge.
