The latest product of the Guardians' pitching factory is making his first MLB start today. Here's what to know about him.

The Guardians have lost four of five and remain three games out of the third and final American League wild-card position.

Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt gave up four runs in six innings in a loss to the Rockies last week at Coors Field. He looks to rebound at home.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drove in three runs, Jake McCarthy hit a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5.

Preview the Aug. 20 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr's two-run single in the seventh lifted Arizona to the win and sent Cleveland to its fourth loss in five games.

Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt gave up four runs in six innings in a loss to the Rockies last week at Coors Field. He looks to rebound at home.

The Arizona Diamondbacks head into the rubber match of their three game series with the Guardians on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is 12:40 p.m. MST at Chase

Messick, 24, the club’s No. 12 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has impressed in Triple-A Columbus this season, posting a 3.47 ERA with 119 strikeouts across 98 2/3 innings in 20 starts.