Reds, Diamondbacks Meet in Rubber Match as Ketel Marte Misses Arizona's Wild-Card Push

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 23

Arizona entered the series decider only a couple of games behind the final NL Wild Card spot, but Ketel Marte remained absent with no clear explanation.
Reports cited in the piece said Marte was seen at a casino while the Diamondbacks were nearby playing, adding a distraction as Arizona tries to stay in the playoff race.
Cincinnati counters with Andrew Abbott, 6-8 with a 4.08 ERA, whose road ERA is a stronger 3.36 than his 4.78 mark at home.
Arizona starts Mitch Bratt in just his ninth outing; he owns a 4.17 ERA overall but a 2.04 ERA in three home starts, setting up a matchup of two pitchers with sharper split advantages.
The Reds have not been above .500 since June 3 and recently lost Hunter Greene, while Arizona is portrayed as the better offensive club despite Marte's absence.