In the third of a four-game series between the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-21) and the San Francisco Giants (20-18) at Chase Field, Patrick Corbin (1-3, 4.12 ERA) and Jake Peavy (1-4, 8.47 ERA) take the mound. The Giants won the last game 3-1, and San Francisco leads the series 2-0. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 14 and will air on FSAZ and KNTV.
In his last start, Corbin pitched 7.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out five and walking one in a 5-3 victory over the Braves. Jean Segura (.351, 19 Rs, 5 HRs, 18 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI. The Giants were unsuccessful against the Blue Jays 3-1 the last time Peavy pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out six and walking five. Hunter Pence (.289, 19 Rs, 5 HRs, 27 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Diamondbacks have a SU record of 11-11 against teams in their division. Arizona has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The Diamondbacks are a superb hitting team with 9.5 hits per game, one of the highest marks in the NL. Arizona’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against divisional rivals, the Giants are 10-10 SU. San Francisco has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Giants average 4.0 walks per game, making them one of the most disciplined teams in the NL. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the San Francisco pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.7 walks per game, fifth-best in the NL.
The Diamondbacks have gotten the best of the Giants in head-to-head matchups this season, going 4-2.
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 are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Diamondbacks have a 0-3 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
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 33 this season. Arizona ranks fifth with 46 home runs.
Ranking eighth, San Francisco is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 9.05 per game. Arizona ranks in the top five with 9.51.
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 .777, and San Francisco ranks 10th with an OPS of .750.
The Giants are 7-15 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Diamondbacks are 5-17 when they allow at least one homer.
