Cincinnati Reds right-hander Zack Littell lasted just three innings against the Diamondbacks in a game the Reds eventually lost in 11 innings.

Zack Littell struggled with his command in tonight. He would only throw three innings, allowing four hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, and three strikeouts. He threw just 44 of his 77 pitches for strikes.

The Cincinnati Reds entered the day a half-game out of playoff position before losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks after the NY Mets won in Atlanta.

BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep their three-game home win streak intact when they play the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona has gone 33-31 at home and 63-66 overall. The Diamondbacks have a 34-53 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

The Diamondbacks open a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field. Arizona starter Ryne Nelson has been among the club's top pitchers.

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Zach "Big Sugar" Maxwell got his first MLB callup Aug. 22 in Arizona.