• J.D. Martinez on his hot streak, D-Backs' win over Giants

    J.D. Martinez on his hot streak, D-Backs’ win over Giants

  • Robbie Ray after win vs. Giants

    Robbie Ray after win vs. Giants

  • Zack Godley after loss vs. Giants

    Zack Godley after loss vs. Giants

  • Paul Goldschmidt after D-Backs clinch wild card spot

    Paul Goldschmidt after D-Backs clinch wild card spot

  • D-Backs celebrate walk-off win over Miami

    D-Backs celebrate walk-off win over Miami

  • Diamondbacks celebrate playoff berth

    Diamondbacks celebrate playoff berth

  • Fernando Rodney on his 300th career save

    Fernando Rodney on his 300th career save

  • Chris Iannetta on his 8-RBI night in D-Backs' win

    Chris Iannetta on his 8-RBI night in D-Backs’ win

  • Archie Bradley answers questions from reporters – and J.D. Martinez

    Archie Bradley answers questions from reporters – and J.D. Martinez

  • Torey Lovullo after D-Backs avoid sweep in San Diego

    Torey Lovullo after D-Backs avoid sweep in San Diego

  • Torey Lovullo on recent offensive struggles after loss to Padres

    Torey Lovullo on recent offensive struggles after loss to Padres

  • A.J. Pollock on his two-homer game vs. Padres

    A.J. Pollock on his two-homer game vs. Padres

  • D-Backs' Zack Godley after loss to Padres

    D-Backs’ Zack Godley after loss to Padres

  • Patrick Corbin on mistakes vs. Padres

    Patrick Corbin on mistakes vs. Padres

  • Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' loss to Padres

    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ loss to Padres

  • Taijuan Walker on shaky outing vs. Giants

    Taijuan Walker on shaky outing vs. Giants

  • Torey Lovullo after loss to Giants

    Torey Lovullo after loss to Giants

  • Zack Greinke after 2-0 win over Giants

    Zack Greinke after 2-0 win over Giants

  • Torey Lovullo on Greinke's dominant start vs. Giants

    Torey Lovullo on Greinke’s dominant start vs. Giants

  • Robbie Ray after 10-strikeout game vs. Giants

    Robbie Ray after 10-strikeout game vs. Giants

  • Archie Bradley on baseball and beards

    Archie Bradley on baseball and beards

  • Torey Lovullo on Pollock's two-run double, Ray's outing

    Torey Lovullo on Pollock’s two-run double, Ray’s outing

  • Shot Clock: D-Backs' Archie Bradley talks football

    Shot Clock: D-Backs’ Archie Bradley talks football

  • Zack Godley on his outing against the Rockies

    Zack Godley on his outing against the Rockies

  • Torey Lovullo on big win over Rockies

    Torey Lovullo on big win over Rockies

  • Paul Goldschmidt downplays his 1,000th career hit

    Paul Goldschmidt downplays his 1,000th career hit

  • Lovullo discusses his team's win over the Rockies

    Lovullo discusses his team’s win over the Rockies

  • D-Backs' A.J. Pollock on his three-hit night

    D-Backs’ A.J. Pollock on his three-hit night

  • Patrick Corbin on his outing against the Rockies

    Patrick Corbin on his outing against the Rockies

  • Shot Clock: D-Backs stay ahead of Rockies?

    Shot Clock: D-Backs stay ahead of Rockies?

  • Torey Lovullo on loss to Rockies

    Torey Lovullo on loss to Rockies

  • J.D. Martinez following D-Backs' loss to Rockies

    J.D. Martinez following D-Backs’ loss to Rockies

  • Taijuan Walker on his outing against the Rockies

    Taijuan Walker on his outing against the Rockies

  • Diamondbacks' rally falls short against Rockies

    Diamondbacks’ rally falls short against Rockies

  • Robbie Ray on his outing vs. Padres

    Robbie Ray on his outing vs. Padres

  • Manager Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' win, Bradley's save

    Manager Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ win, Bradley’s save

  • Diamondbacks react to 'tough' loss to Padres

    Diamondbacks react to ‘tough’ loss to Padres

  • Coyotes take batting practice at Chase Field

    Coyotes take batting practice at Chase Field

  • Torey Lovullo on the end of the D-Backs' win streak

    Torey Lovullo on the end of the D-Backs’ win streak

  • Paul Goldschmidt says his elbow is structurally sound

    Paul Goldschmidt says his elbow is structurally sound

  • Zack Greinke after D-Backs' win over Dodgers

    Zack Greinke after D-Backs’ win over Dodgers

  • Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' record-tying 12th consecutive win

    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ record-tying 12th consecutive win

  • Shot Clock: JD rocks LA; Cards chase Seattle

    Shot Clock: JD rocks LA; Cards chase Seattle

  • J.D. Martinez on his four-homer night vs. Dodgers

    J.D. Martinez on his four-homer night vs. Dodgers

  • Paul Goldschmidt talks about his sore right elbow

    Paul Goldschmidt talks about his sore right elbow

  • Torey Lovullo on J.D. Martinez's four-homer performance

    Torey Lovullo on J.D. Martinez’s four-homer performance

  • Robbie Ray after striking out career-high 14 vs. Dodgers

    Robbie Ray after striking out career-high 14 vs. Dodgers

  • Torey Lovullo on D-Backs' 10th consecutive win

    Torey Lovullo on D-Backs’ 10th consecutive win

  • Zack Godley on wild yet effective outing vs. Rockies

    Zack Godley on wild yet effective outing vs. Rockies

Wednesday’s game

When: 12:40 p.m.

Where: Chase Field (Roof hotline: 602-462-6262).

Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Braden Shipley (0-1, 5.40) vs. Giants RHP Jeff Samardzija (9-15, 4.51).

TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-AM (98.7), KSUN-AM (1400).

Shipley takes the ball in place of RHP Zack Greinke, whose start was pushed to Friday to better line him up for next week’s wild card game. … Shipley has made four appearances in relief this month, giving up one run on four hits and a walk in 4 2/3 innings. … He has started two games, giving up eight runs (seven earned) in nine innings, with both starts coming in May and June. … Samardzija gave up four runs in 4 1/3 innings on Friday against the Dodgers. … He had a strong eight-start stretch from July 26 through Sept. 2, when he logged a 2.60 ERA in 55 1/3 innings. … In four starts against the Diamondbacks this season, Samardzija has a 5.13 ERA. He faced them on Sept. 15, giving up three runs in eight innings in a 3-2 loss.

Wednesday’s lineup

If the D-Backs had a vote…

The Diamondbacks are very aware of Paul Goldschmidt’s inclusion among National League Most Valuable Player candidates.

Their publicity staff stepped up with some facts and figures that surely will underscore what Diamondbacks fans largely support: Goldschmidt absolutely should win the award.

Among the Goldschmidt highlights the Diamondbacks pointed out to MVP voters:

  • Goldschmidt is the only MLB player with more than 30 home runs, more than 100 RBIs and more than 15 stolen bases.
  • He is rated by Baseball America as the NL’s Best Defensive First Baseman.
  • He is first in baseball with a 4.52 at-bat to RBI ratio.
  • Goldschmidt ranks third in several key stats in the NL: Runs, on-base percentage, runs batted in, average with runners in scoring position and home runs.

MORE D-BACKS: Arizona Diamondbacks ramp up MVP campaign for Goldschmidt

Coming up

Thursday: Off.

Friday: At Kansas City, 5:15 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zack Greinke (17-6, 3.18) vs. Royals RHP Ian Kennedy (4-13, 5.50).

Saturday: At Kansas City, 4:15 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Taijuan Walker (9-9, 3.54) vs. Royals RHP Jake Junis (8-3, 4.39).

Sunday: At Kansas City, 12:15 p.m., Diamondbacks TBA vs. Royals LHP Jason Vargas (17-10, 4.03).

MORE D-BACKS: Diamondbacks could loosen reins on Archie Bradley in October

MORE D-BACKS: J.D. Martinez doesn’t want Diamondbacks coasting to finish line

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