Game 5 of the World Series is win-or-go home for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Zac Gallen is getting the start for the snakes. He’s the ace. He also is struggling this postseason. But he’s not changing his routine ahead of the biggest start of his career.
“I’m treating it just like it’s May honestly,” Gallen said when asked about how his body feels. “I just threw a 35-pitch bullpen yesterday where I think some people might try to taper it off, keep that in the twenties… It’s maybe not the greatest thing to be throwing as much as I am but it’s what makes me feel prepared.”
Following a rough Game 4 loss, the D-backs clubhouse was pretty quiet. Leaders were saying there isn’t much to say to each other because they all know what needs to be done. Torey Lovullo’s message is simple.
“Today’s a battle of one. That’s it,” Lovullo said.
That’s the message. Now it’s all about execution as the snakes look to be the seventh team to come back from down 3-1 in a World Series.
If Arizona wins, the series will head back to Texas. Game 6 would be played on Friday.
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