San Diego right-hander Jacob Nix (1-0, 0.00 ERA) held the Phillies to four runs through six scoreless innings in his major leagues debut on August 10, but I think he's about to get roughed up by Arizona here Thursday night.

The Diamondbacks are sitting at the top of the National League West despite dropping three of their last five games, but they need to start winning again with Colorado and LA Dodgers breathing down their neck. Left-hander Clay Buchholz (5-2, 2.67 ERA) has been solid and allowed two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts. In his career, Buchholz is 2-0 with a 2.92 ERA and 13 strikeouts against San Diego.

Padres are 2-9 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning record. Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Diamondbacks are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings at Petco Park.

8* play on Arizona Diamondbacks.