Archie Bradley (1-0, 7.84 ERA) and Drew Pomeranz (4-4, 1.70 ERA) are on the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (22-29) and the San Diego Padres (20-30) at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 8-7, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May. 29 and can be seen on FSAZ and FSSD.
Bradley pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs, striking out four and walking three in a 10-5 win over the Rockies. Paul Goldschmidt (.250, 26 Rs, 9 HRs, 30 RBIs, 6 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 3 with two runs, one home run, two RBIs, and one stolen base. Pomeranz went 7.0 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out four and walking four in a 1-0 defeat to the Giants in his last outing. Melvin Upton Jr. (.264, 20 Rs, 6 HRs, 21 RBIs, 9 SBs) has been successful at the plate for the Padres, going 2 for 3 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
The odds for Arizona and San Diego are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable as of now. Within its division, Arizona has a record of 10-19 SU. The Diamondbacks 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. The Diamondbacks are one of the best in the MLB in terms of batting average with a phenomenal team average of .269. Arizona’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.
The Padres are 11-14 against fellow NL West members. Offensively, the Padres 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. San Diego is excellent at making contact with just 9.3 strikeouts per game, ranking fourth in the NL. The Padres 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 lead the season series, 3-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
The Padres lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Diamondbacks are 4-6. The Padres are 7-13 in close games this season.
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Padres have a 3-14 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 2-20. The Padres have a 6-21 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 23rd in home runs, San Diego has hit 46 this season. Arizona ranks 10th with 58 home runs.
Ranking 27th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.72 per game. Arizona ranks in the top five at third with 9.47.
Ranking 29th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.651). Arizona ranks in the top five with an OPS of .776.
When the Padres allow at least one home run, they are 10-18. When the Diamondbacks allow one or more homers, they have an 8-25 record.
