Arizona Diamondbacks vs
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Reds Expected to Triumph Over Diamondbacks in Series Finale with Hunter Greene on the Mound

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face the Cincinnati Reds in the conclusion of their three-game series on Thursday. The Diamondbacks won the first game and are scheduled to start Slade Cecconi, while the Reds will start Hunter Greene. First pitch is at 1:10 EST from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, with the Reds favored to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +105 | Reds -118
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190) | Reds -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 54%.

Arizona vs Cincinnati Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks started their series against the Cincinnati Reds with a 6-2 victory. Zach Gallen pitched six scoreless innings, and Corbin Carroll hit a three-run home run to give the Diamondbacks an early lead. This season, the teams will face each other six times, with three games hosted by each team. The Diamondbacks are currently third in the NL West, with the Dodgers leading the division. Despite being eight games behind the Dodgers, they are only 1.5 games behind the second-place Padres. Corbin Carroll had an impressive five RBIs in the first game against the Reds while batting .211 with two home runs and 12 RBIs on the season. Ketel Marte and Christian Walker have also been key contributors, with Marte leading the team in batting average and Marte leading in home runs and RBIs. Slade Cecconi, a 24-year old right-hander, will be making his fourth start with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 4.96. Despite a tough outing in his last game, Cecconi has shown promising strikeout numbers. Arizona currently ranks 21st in the league, with strong offense (5.00 points per game) but weaker defense (allowing 4.80 points per game). They currently hold a record of 16-20 for the season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds are currently in 4th place in the NL Central following a six-game losing streak. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz and left fielder Spencer Steer have been productive offensively, while catcher Tyler Stephenson and outfielder Will Benson have also contributed. Hunter Greene, a 24-year old right-hander, has a 1-2 record with a 3.12 ERA in his last five starts. The Reds have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 15th for offense and 18th for defense. In their last three matchups against Arizona, Arizona went 1-2.

Hunter Greene Looks to Lead Cincinnati Reds to Victory Against Slumping Arizona Diamondbacks

Hunter Greene has demonstrated consistent performance as a pitcher for the Reds, despite his current record. With a 3.12 ERA, Greene's strong pitching has been undermined by the lack of offensive support in his recent losses, where the team scored a total of three runs. In the upcoming match against Arizona, Slade Cecconi will be starting for the opposing team. Cecconi, in his limited appearances this season, has struggled, allowing three home runs and failing to keep the other team from scoring in any of his outings. With strong performances from De La Cruz and Steer at the plate, Cincinnati should be able to break out of their current offensive slump and secure a victory. Despite their recent struggles, Cincinnati ranks 16th in the MLB in run production, indicating their potential to win. In the series finale, the Reds are favored to emerge victorious.

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