Chase Anderson (5-4, 4.10 ERA) and Aaron Nola (2-1, 3.65 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-56) and the Philadelphia Phillies (45-69) at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 13-1 and Arizona leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 3:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Aug. 12 and can be seen on CSPh and FSAZ.
Anderson pitched 7.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering zero runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 2-0 win over the Reds. David Peralta (.301, 45 Rs, 11 HRs, 60 RBIs, 5 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and five RBIs. Nola went 6.0 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out six and walking two in a 4-3 defeat to the Padres in his most recent start. Ryan Howard (.235, 41 Rs, 19 HRs, 64 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Arizona is a -161 favorite against Philadelphia and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at eight runs. The Diamondbacks have an overall money line of +300 and a record as the favorite of 21-20. Arizona is an impressive 3-1 as the favorite over its last 10 games. The Diamondbacks have no trouble scoring as they rank second in the NL in offense with 4.5 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are one of the best in the NL in terms of hits with an impressive 9.2 per game. Arizona is one of the best in the MLB in terms of steals, swiping 99 bases.
As for their opponent, Philadelphia is coming in with an overall money line of -449 and a disappointing record of 40-61 as the underdog. Offensively, the Phillies have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 3.7 runs per game by averaging 5.6 during that stretch. The Phillies are tough outs for opponents, ranking fourth in the NL with 8.8 hits per road game.
The Phillies lead the season series, 3-2. The Diamondbacks have a 43-41 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Nola takes the mound. Anderson (RHP) will be on the hill against the Phillies, who have a 35-53 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Ari, O/U – Over
Notes
After last game’s shutout win against the Philadelphia, the Diamondbacks now have eight shutouts this season. The Phillies have been shut out in 11 games this season.
Having scored zero runs in their last game, the Diamondbacks are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The Phillies have a 4-0 record in games where opponents scored that many runs.
When they are outhit, the Phillies are 15-54. The Diamondbacks have a 12-36 record when opponents outhit them.
Philadelphia ranks near the bottom of the league at 28th when it comes to home runs, hitting 81 this season. Arizona ranks in the top half at 14th with 100.
Ranking sixth, Philadelphia is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 8.64 per game. Arizona ranks in the top five at third with 9.22.
Ranking 26th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.682). Arizona ranks in the top 10 at seventh with an OPS of .735.
When the Phillies allow at least one home run, they are 21-48, well-matched with the Diamondbacks who are 27-47 when allowing at least one homer.
