Patterson has allowed just one run in 13 1/3 innings in his two prior starts against the Padres. He is 1-0 with a 0.68 ERA, having allowed eight hits, three walks and striking out 10.
Patterson made his Major League debut against the Padres in San Diego on July 20, 2002, throwing six innings of three-hit one-run ball. He did not get a decision in that game, but five days later, he shut out the Padres for 7 1/3 innings and got his first Major League win.
Pitching matchup:
ARI:
* RHP John Patterson
* 2003: 0-2, 9.90
* 2002 vs. Padres: 1-0, 0.68
* Lifetime vs. Padres: 1-0, 0.68
SD:
* RHP Carlton Loewer
* 2003: 0-1,6.43
* 2003 vs. D-Backs: 0-0 , 2.88
* Lifetime vs. D-Backs: 0-0, 2.22
Enough numbers for me to take the under...not quite, but I do like Arizona
