Aaron Blair (0-1, 3.18 ERA) and Zack Greinke (2-2, 5.50 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Atlanta Braves (7-20) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-18) at Turner Field. The Diamondbacks come into this series hoping to snap a six-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:35 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 6 and can be seen on FSAZ and FSSO.
Blair pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering one run, striking out three and walking three in a 6-1 defeat to the Cubs. Freddie Freeman (.263, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 7 RBIs) went 1 for 3 Wednesday. Greinke went 7.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out eight and walking two in a 5-2 defeat to the Rockies in his most recent start. Jean Segura (.345, 12 Rs, 4 HRs, 15 RBIs, 4 SBs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
The odds for Atlanta and Arizona are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. 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 9.3 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 103 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.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
The Braves didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Diamondbacks have a 2-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 0-13. The Braves have a 2-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting six this season. Arizona ranks in the top five at third with 40.
Ranking 28th, Atlanta is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.52 per game. Arizona ranks in the top 10 at eighth with 9.13.
Ranking first in on-base plus slugging percentage, Atlanta has an OPS of .000 this season. Arizona ranks 10th with an OPS of .766.
When the Diamondbacks allow at least one home run, they are 4-14, well-matched with the Braves who are 1-15 when allowing at least one homer.
