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Arizona Diamondbacks to face struggling Cincinnati Reds in pivotal matchup at Great American Ballpark

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to play the Cincinnati Reds in the middle game of a three-game series at Great American Ballpark on Wednesday. Arizona is coming off a victory against the San Diego Padres, while Cincinnati is on a five-game losing streak. Both teams will be missing several players due to injuries. Jordan Montgomery will start for the Diamondbacks, while Graham Ashcraft will start for the Reds. Arizona is the favorite to win, with the current line at -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -115 | Reds +101
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135) | Reds +1.5 (-157)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 53%.

Arizona vs Cincinnati Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks are performing well in offensive categories, ranking 5th in runs scored, 8th in on-base percentage, 9th in team batting average, and 14th in slugging percentage. Christian Walker leads in home runs and RBI, with Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr also contributing. The team has recorded 99 extra base hits in 35 games. On the mound, they rank 11th in Quality Starts, but are towards the bottom in team ERA, WHIP, and batting average allowed. Brandon Pfaadt leads in strikeouts and Zac Gallen in wins. Jordan Montgomery will start the next game. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 19, excelling in offense but ranking lower in defense, resulting in a record of 16-20 this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds are currently ranked 16th in runs scored, 25th in slugging percentage, 27th in on-base percentage, and 29th in team batting average. Elly De La Cruz leads the team in home runs with eight and is second in RBI with 19, while Spencer Steer has four home runs and leads in RBI with 23. The team has hit 52 doubles, 6 triples, and 32 home runs in 34 games. On the defensive side, Cincinnati is 13th in batting average allowed, 14th in WHIP, 19th in ERA, and 21st in Quality Starts. Hunter Greene leads in strikeouts and ERA for starters, while Graham Ashcraft has the most wins. The team has a power ranking of 23 and is ranked 14th for offense and 15th for defense, with an overall record of 16-19. In their last three matchups, Arizona went 1-2 against Cincinnati.

Arizona Diamondbacks Struggling, Cincinnati Reds' Graham Ashcraft Shines on Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled in their recent games, losing seven out of their last 10 matchups and five out of the last seven against National League teams. Their pitching staff ranks 22nd in team ERA, allowing opposing hitters to average .255, which is 24th in the league. Starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery has faced challenges in his three recent starts, surrendering 10 earned runs in 16 innings, including a particularly difficult outing against the Los Angeles Dodgers where he gave up six runs in three innings. Montgomery currently holds a 1.31 WHIP and a -0.2 WAR. In contrast, Cincinnati starter Graham Ashcraft boasts a 3.63 ERA and has delivered two impressive performances, allowing just 12 hits and three runs in 12.1 innings. Ashcraft has a WHIP of 1.27 and a WAR of 0.2, indicating promising results for the team.

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