Los Angeles @ Arizona preview

Last Meeting ( Aug 21, 2018 ) LA Angels 4, Arizona 5

David Peralta has been one of the top players in the National League this month, and he looks to follow up a superb performance when the Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday for the finale of their two-game interleague series. Peralta went 3-for-3 with a homer, a double, three RBIs and a walk as Arizona edged the Angels 5-4 on Tuesday.

Peralta has gone 27-for-64 this month for a scorching .422 average with eight homers and 15 RBIs. The 31-year-old has registered season marks of 24 homers and 68 RBIs, not far off the team-best totals of star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (28 and 71). Tuesday's victory was Arizona's fifth in six games and allowed the team to stretch its lead over Colorado in the NL West to 1 1/2 games. The Angels have dropped four of their last five contests but are receiving strong play from David Fletcher, who went 3-for-5 with two RBIs on Tuesday to improve to 13-for-30 with six RBIs and six runs scored during his seven-game hitting streak.

TV: 9:40 p.m. ET, FS West (Los Angeles), FS Arizona

PITCHING MATCHUP: Angels RH Odrisamer Despaigne (2-1, 6.29 ERA) vs. Diamondbacks RH Clay Buchholz (6-2, 2.47)

Despaigne is making his second start for Los Angeles since being acquired from Miami. The 31-year-old lost to Texas in his team debut as he gave up five runs and seven hits over four innings. Despaigne is 2-4 with a 4.40 ERA in eight career appearances (seven starts) versus Arizona.

Buchholz tossed his 10th career complete game in his last turn as he limited San Diego to one run and five hits in a 5-1 victory. The 34-year-old is a solid 5-1 with a 2.06 ERA over his last six turns as he strives to revive his career with the Diamondbacks. Buchholz is 7-5 with a 4.73 ERA in 14 career appearances (13 starts) against the Angels.

WALK-OFFS

1. The Angels placed Justin Upton (finger) on the 10-day disabled list and recalled fellow OF Jabari Blash from Triple-A Salt Lake.

2. Arizona CF A.J. Pollock struck out three times and was hit by a pitch after recording back-to-back two-hit performances.

3. Los Angeles All-Star CF Mike Trout (family matter/wrist) is expected to rejoin the team later this week, according to MGR Mike Scioscia.

PREDICTION: Diamondbacks 4, Angels 2