Mike Foltynewicz (0-1, 9.82 ERA) and Patrick Corbin (1-3, 4.91 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (7-22) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (14-18) at Turner Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 4-2, and Arizona leads the series 2-0. Action begins at 1:35 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 8 and can be seen on FSAZ and FSSO.
Foltynewicz pitched 3.2 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs, striking out four and walking two in a 4-1 defeat to the Mets. Freddie Freeman (.275, 11 Rs, 4 HRs, 8 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Corbin went 5.1 innings, surrendering three runs, striking out four and walking one in a 7-4 defeat to the Marlins in his last outing. Brandon Drury (.316, 12 Rs, 6 HRs, 13 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Diamondbacks, going 3 for 5 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds for Atlanta and Arizona are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. The Braves have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. Atlanta’s batters do not strike out very often at home, with only 8.9 per game. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
Offensively, the Diamondbacks have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Diamondbacks have a dynamic offense, ranking fifth in the league with 110 extra base hits. The Diamondbacks allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span.
The Diamondbacks have the edge in the season series, 2-0.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
The Braves managed to give up six walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Diamondbacks who are coming in with a 3-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
It looks like the Diamondbacks have a slight leg up on the Braves, as the Diamondbacks have won their last two games while the Braves have lost their last three.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 4-5. The Diamondbacks have a 10-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 87 this season. Arizona ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 141.
Ranking 22nd, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 84 this season. Arizona ranks in the top half at 13th with 97.
When the Braves hit at least one home run, they are 1-5. When the Diamondbacks hit at least one homer, they have an 11-13 record.
