Anthony DeSclafani (7-8, 3.72 ERA) and Randall Delgado (4-3, 2.70 ERA) start in the third of a four-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (51-69) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (60-61) at the Great American Ball Park. The Reds lost the last game 6-3, continuing a seven-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 22 and can be seen on FSOH and FSAZ.
DeSclafani pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers. Joey Votto (.309, 69 Rs, 23 HRs, 60 RBIs, 7 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 2 for 3 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. Delgado went 1.0 innings, surrendering zero runs, striking out one and walking one in a 9-8 defeat to the Pirates in his last outing.
Cincinnati is a -119 favorite against Arizona and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at eight runs. The Reds have an overall money line of -1,631 and a record as the favorite of 27-21. Cincinnati has gone winless in its last 10 as the favorite. The Reds are one of the best in the NL in terms of hits at home with a phenomenal 8.9 per game. Cincinnati leads the MLB in steals, swiping 111 bases.
In games where it is the underdog, Arizona has a 35-38 record and an overall money line of +184. Offensively, they average 4.5 runs per game, which is tops in the NL. The Diamondbacks are tough outs for opponents, leading the NL with 9.3 hits per game. The Diamondbacks are an excellent base stealing team with 107 stolen bases, ranking second in the MLB.
The Diamondbacks lead the season series, 4-1. The Reds have a 39-51 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Delgado takes the mound. DeSclafani (RHP) will be on the hill against the Diamondbacks, who have a 46-44 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – Cin, O/U – Over
Notes
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Diamondbacks have a 19-32 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
The Diamondbacks are coming into the game with two consecutive wins, while the Reds currently have a losing streak of seven.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 40-16. The Diamondbacks have a 43-15 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 468 this season. Arizona ranks in the top five at fourth with 549.
Cincinnati and Arizona both rank in the top 10 of the league in walks. Cincinnati sits at ninth with 368 this season and Arizona ranks seventh with 370.
The Reds are 43-35 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Diamondbacks are 42-22 when they hit at least one homer.
