Shelby Miller (1-3, 7.36 ERA) and Jeff Samardzija (4-2, 3.17 ERA) are on the hill in the second of a four-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-20) and the San Francisco Giants (19-18) at Chase Field. The Giants won the last game 4-2, and San Francisco leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 9:40 p.m. ET on Friday, May. 13 and can be seen on FSAZ and CSBA.
Miller pitched 6.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out one and walking two in a 4-2 win over the Braves. Jean Segura (.353, 19 Rs, 5 HRs, 17 RBIs, 5 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 3 for 5 with one run and one stolen base. Samardzija went 7.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out nine and walking one in a 2-0 defeat to the Rockies in his last outing. Brandon Belt (.311, 19 Rs, 4 HRs, 22 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds for Arizona and San Francisco are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Arizona has a record of 10-11 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 NL in terms of hits with an impressive 9.5 per game. 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 Giants are 10-9 against fellow NL West members. Offensively, the Giants 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 Francisco is excellent at drawing walks with 4.1 per game, ranking fourth in the NL. The Giants 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. When it comes to issuing walks, the Giants have the fifth-fewest in the NL with an average of just 2.7 walks allowed per game.
The Diamondbacks lead the season series, 4-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – ARI
Notes
Arizona has won 40% (8-12) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, San Francisco has won 50% (6-6) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Giants managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Diamondbacks who are heading in with an 8-5 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Diamondbacks are 2-14. The Giants have a 5-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 21st in home runs, San Francisco has hit 32 this season. Arizona ranks fifth with 46 home runs.
Ranking eighth, San Francisco is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 9.08 per game. Arizona ranks in the top five at fourth with 9.50.
Arizona and San Francisco both rank in the top 10 of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Arizona sits at eighth with an OPS of .782, and San Francisco ranks 10th with an OPS of .750.
When the Giants allow at least one home run, they are 7-15. When the Diamondbacks allow one or more homers, they have a 5-16 record.
