The Arizona Diamondbacks face the Milwaukee Brewers at Chase Field on Friday, July 3, with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. MST. The matchup will air exclusively on Apple TV, meaning the game will not be broadcast on the team’s standard Dbacks.TV outlet. Local television broadcasters will be replaced by the national Apple TV crew for this contest.
How to Watch the Diamondbacks vs. Brewers
Because this game is a “Friday Night Baseball” exclusive, fans cannot access the broadcast through regional sports networks or the usual Diamondbacks team-affiliated channels. According to official broadcast listings, the pregame show begins at 6 p.m. MST, hosted by Lauren Gardner, Eric Hosmer, and Russell Dorsey. The game call features play-by-play announcer Wayne Randazzo, analyst Dontrelle Willis, and sideline reporter Heidi Watney. Former umpires Dale Scott and Ted Barrett are also scheduled to provide rule analysis during the stream.
The Diamondbacks’ rotation has recorded only eight games this season where a pitcher has generated 14 or more whiffs. In contrast, Brewers pitcher Kyle Harrison has achieved that same feat seven times in just 15 starts.
Pitching Matchup: Jose Cabrera vs. Kyle Harrison
The mound matchup features Diamondbacks right-hander Jose Cabrera (0-1, 3.60 ERA) against Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison (8-1, 2.57 ERA). Cabrera enters the game following his second major league start in Tampa, where he allowed four runs over five innings. In his debut six days prior, he tossed five-plus scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins.
Cabrera relies heavily on a six-pitch repertoire, led by a 90-mph cutter. While he has shown success with his sweeper, curveball, and changeup, the sweeper was the pitch Jonathan Aranda hit for a home run during Cabrera’s last outing. Harrison, acquired from the Boston Red Sox shortly before spring training, has emerged as a consistent strikeout threat. He has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his 15 appearances this season.
Upcoming Diamondbacks Schedule
Following the Friday night matchup, the Diamondbacks continue their home stand at Chase Field:
- Saturday, July 4: 6:40 p.m. – Merrill Kelly (5-8, 5.84) vs. Brandon Woodruff (2-1, 2.59)
- Sunday, July 5: 1:00 p.m. – Eduardo Rodriguez (7-2, 2.21) vs. Brandon Sproat (3-4, 5.28)
- Monday, July 6: 6:40 p.m. (at San Diego) – Brandon Pfaadt (1-1, 5.40) vs. Walker Buehler (5-4, 4.61)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch the Diamondbacks game on Dbacks.TV?
No. This specific game is an exclusive broadcast on Apple TV and will not be available on the team’s standard local network.
Who is calling the game for Apple TV?
The broadcast team includes Wayne Randazzo on play-by-play, Dontrelle Willis as analyst, and Heidi Watney reporting from the sideline.
What time does the pregame show start?
Pregame coverage begins at 6 p.m. MST (9 p.m. Eastern) on Apple TV.
Check back for updates on the series as the Diamondbacks progress through their July schedule.
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