State of the Home Stand Address - Aug. 10 -14

After the last out was recorded yesterday at Chase Field, the Arizona Diamondbacks packed their luggage and left for the airport meaning it is time for another episode of State of the Home Stand Address. They are on their way out of town for a four-city, ten game road trip. The Diamondbacks are now paying the price for the early season glut of home games. Today was to be an off-day for the team but instead they flew to Atlanta, Georgia for one game against the Atlanta Braves. This game is a make-up from the game that was rained out on May 17. Following the game in Atlanta; the Diamondbacks will get back on a plane to the city of brotherly love where they will play a three game series against the World Champion and NL East leading Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies are playing very well as of late and will be a test of how well the Diamondbacks will be able to compete against the upper division teams. After the series in Philadelphia; the Diamondbacks will travel to Houston for ...