The set-up: 17 losses in a row for the Diamondbacks. As bad as a team is, when a losing streak gets as long as this (and the same goes for a winning streak), it becomes unrealistic to continue much longer. The Diamondbacks have been playing hard of late though and I believe they're in line to finally break this string of futility. Off a 9-8 loss here last night to the Dodgers, Merrill Kelly (2-7, 5.40 ERA) will get the nod for the home side. He's off a loss to the Giants, but note that he's been better at home with a 3.99 ERA, than on the road with a 6.71 ERA.

The pick: Brett Anderson (2-4, 4.24) is off his best start of the year, going seven scoreless vs. the Reds, unfortunate to receive a no-decision. He had nine strikeouts, which was a season-high. Previous to that he'd not struckout more than four in any start though. Also note, while he's 1-1 with a 2.86 ERA at home, he's just 1-3 with a 5.58 ERA on the road. If not now, WHEN for the Diamondbacks! I'm standing in front of this train and say that this streak ends here and now!

This is a 10* GAME OF THE WEEK on the Diamondbacks.