Dan Straily (0-1, 3.38 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (10-17) go up against Jake Peavy (1-2, 8.61 ERA) and the San Francisco Giants (15-13) in the last of a three-game series at the Great American Ball Park. The Giants won the last game 3-1, and San Francisco leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 12:35 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 4 and will air on CSBA.
In his last start, Straily pitched 6.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out five and walking three in a 4-1 loss to the Pirates. The Giants were unsuccessful against the Mets 13-1 the last time Peavy pitched. He went 2.0 innings, allowing six runs, striking out three and walking five. Hunter Pence (.290, 18 Rs, 5 HRs, 23 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Cincinnati has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Reds are a nightmare on the bases for opponents with 20 steals, one of the highest totals in baseball. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.2 strikeouts per game.
They sport the fifth-ranked offense in the NL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. San Francisco has an eye for the strike zone, ranking third in the NL with 4.1 walks per game. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the San Francisco pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
The previous two games have all gone San Francisco’s way.
Predictions: SU Winner – SF
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Reds are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Giants have a 5-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
It looks like the Giants have a slight leg up on the Reds, as the Giants have won their last three games while the Reds have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 7-4. The Giants have a 12-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th in runs, Cincinnati has earned 100 this season. San Francisco ranks third with 142 runs.
Ranking 28th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 65 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at third with 114.
When the Reds hit at least one home run, they are 7-8. When the Giants hit at least one homer, they have a 9-8 record.
