For the first time this season, Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed will bat in the leadoff spot for Thursday's game at Colorado, the team announed.
Ahmed had been hitting eighth or ninth this season. He will go against Jorge De La Rosa, who he has never faced in his career. Over his last 12 games, Ahmed is hitting .333 with one home run and five RBI.
The Diamondbacks are the underdogs (+112) at Colorado on Thursday.