The Arizona Diamondbacks (68-61) have an opportunity to add to their six-game winning streak as they host the Cincinnati Reds (67-63) at Chase Field on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Diamondbacks will send Zach Davies (1-5) to the mound, while Fernando Cruz (1-1) will answer the bell for the Reds.
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Arizona vs. Cincinnati Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona
- How to Watch on TV: BSAZ
- Probable Pitchers: Davies – ARI (1-5, 7.38 ERA) vs Cruz – CIN (1-1, 4.30 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Reds Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Davies | Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | GS | 0 |
| 1-5 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 7.38 | ERA | 4.30 |
| 57.1 | IP | 52.1 |
| 27 | BB | 23 |
| 46 | SO | 74 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Zach Davies
- His most recent time out came on Tuesday, July 18 against the Atlanta Braves, when the right-hander went 3 2/3 innings, surrendering nine earned runs while giving up eight hits.
- In 12 games this season, the 30-year-old has a 7.38 ERA and 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .283 to opposing batters.
- Davies heads into this outing with two quality starts under his belt this year.
- In one of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
- Davies’ team is 6-6-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- Out of Davies’ 12 starts with a total this season, six have hit the over.
Davies’ Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Braves | Jul. 18 | 3.2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| vs. Pirates | Jul. 9 | 5.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Mets | Jul. 4 | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Rays | Jun. 28 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| at Giants | Jun. 23 | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Fernando Cruz
- The 33-year-old righty has pitched out of the bullpen 46 times already this year, but will make his first start.
- He has pitched in 46 games this season with an ERA of 4.30, a batting average against of .209 and 12.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
- Last season Cruz and his team were 1-1-0 against the spread when he pitched.
- When he pitched last season, the games finished over the run total set by oddsmakers in one of two opportunities.
Cruz’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Angels | Aug. 23 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| at Angels | Aug. 23 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Aug. 19 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. Guardians | Aug. 16 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Pirates | Aug. 13 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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