Chase Anderson (0-0, 4.09 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (7-6) go up against Nick Martinez (2-0, 0.00 ERA) and the Texas Rangers (5-8) in the first of a two-game interleague series at Chase Field. The game starts at 9:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 21 and will air on FSN-SW and FSN-AZ.
In his most recent outing, Anderson pitched 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out five and walking one in a 3-2 loss to the Padres. Paul Goldschmidt (.312, 12 Rs, 5 HRs, 15 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 Sunday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs. The Rangers were victorious the last time Martinez pitched. He pitched well, going, going 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs (one unearned), striking out one and walking three in an 8-2 victory over the Angels. Prince Fielder (.385, 4 Rs, 6 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Rangers, going 2 for 5 Sunday with one run and one RBI.
Arizona is a -123 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is eight runs. The Diamondbacks are 1-1 as the favorite and have an overall money line of +324. They have a 1-1 record when they were the favorite and 7-6 SU against the American League. The Diamondbacks have one of the most prolific offenses in the entire NL, averaging 4.6 runs per game. The Diamondbacks rank fourth in the NL in hits with 8.9 per game.
Moving on to the away team, the Rangers come into this game with a weak win percentage of .364 when playing as the underdog (4-7) and an overall money line of -166. Interleague competitors have easily gained the upper hand against lackluster Texas. The Rangers hold a record of 4-7 in games where they were ranked as the underdog and a 5-8 SU.
The Diamondbacks will take on a right-hander (Martinez) in this game and have a 4-5 record against right-handed starting pitchers this season. The right-handed Anderson will take the mound against the Rangers, who have a 4-4 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI, O/U – Over
Notes
Texas has won 29% (2-5) of its games when leading after 7 innings. However, Arizona has won 67% (4-2) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rangers have a 1-2 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rangers are 2-8. The Diamondbacks have a 2-5 record when opponents outhit them.
Both Arizona and Texas are tied at 19th in home runs, hitting 10 this season.
Ranking 13th, Texas is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.23 per game. Arizona ranks in the top five at fourth with 8.92.
Ranking 25th, Texas is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.630). Arizona ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .698.
The Rangers are 1-6 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Diamondbacks are 4-5 when they allow at least one homer.
