The Cincinnati Reds (67-61) kick off a four-game series on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks (66-61). The contest starts at 9:40 PM ET at Chase Field. The Diamondbacks will give the nod to Merrill Kelly (10-5, 3.13 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 11 on the season, and the Reds will turn to Brandon Williamson (4-3, 4.47 ERA).
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Arizona vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: FS1
- Probable Pitchers: Kelly – ARI (10-5, 3.13 ERA) vs Williamson – CIN (4-3, 4.47 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kelly | Williamson | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 17 |
| 10-5 | W-L | 4-3 |
| 3.13 | ERA | 4.47 |
| 129.1 | IP | 86.2 |
| 49 | BB | 32 |
| 134 | SO | 76 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly
- The 34-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.13, with 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings, in 22 games this season. Opponents are batting .216 against him.
- Kelly is looking to record his 15th quality start of the season.
- In two of his 22 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 34-year-old’s 3.13 ERA ranks seventh, 1.183 WHIP ranks 23rd, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 20th.
- Kelly and his team are 12-10-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games Kelly has started this season hit the over seven times in 22 chances.
Kelly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.47 and 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .232 in 17 games this season.
- In 17 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in four of them.
- He has one appearance this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 17 chances this season.
- The Reds have gone 10-7-0 ATS in Williamson’s 17 starts with a set spread.
- Williamson has had 17 starts that bookmakers set a total for this season, and seven of those games hit the over.
Williamson’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
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