Diamondbacks host Dodgers in series opener; Smith reinstated from IL

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Diamondbacks host Dodgers in series opener; Smith reinstated from IL
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The Diamondbacks are facing the Dodgers in a four-game series at Chase Field, with the game starting at 6:40 p.m. local time on June 1. Pavin Smith has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and is set to bat fifth as Arizona’s designated hitter. Utility player Tim Tawa has been optioned to Triple-A Reno, and Carlos Santana has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to a strained adductor. June 2 will mark the sixth annual Lou Gehrig Day, with players wearing decals and wristbands in his honor. Arizona's Eduardo Rodriguez starts against Emmet Sheehan for LA tonight.

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  • Diamondbacks and Dodgers play game one of a four-game series.
  • Pavin Smith returns to action after elbow surgery.
  • Carlos Santana moved to the 60-day injured list.
  • Lou Gehrig Day observed on June 2 with tributes planned.
  • Eduardo Rodriguez faces Emmet Sheehan as starting pitchers.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers continue their four-game series with another game at Chase Field on Wednesday night, June 3.

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The Diamondbacks and Dodgers meet in the first game of a four-game series at Chase Field.

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