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It’s the 54-73 Cincinnati Reds versus the 54-75 Arizona Diamondbacks in the second of a three game set in Phoenix, Arizona tonight. The first pitch at Chase Field is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET.
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In Game 1 of this three game weekend series played yesterday the Diamondbacks beat the Reds 4-3 in 11 innings. Cincinnati had a big edge in hits out hitting Arizona 12-7 but couldn’t cash them in in the one run defeat.
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The Reds have now lost four of their last five games including their last two and currently reside in the basement of the NL Central 28 games back of the Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati ranks 17th in the Majors in runs scored and 28th in team ERA.
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The Diamondbacks have won two of their last three games and they sit in 4th place in the NL West 17.5 games back of the L.A. Dodgers. They have a solid offense ranking 12th in runs scored, but they rank dead last in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Cincinnati: Anthony DeSclafani (7-2, 3.27 ERA) Arizona: Zack Godley (4-2, 5.53 ERA)
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Anthony DeSclafani goes for the Reds tonight and in his last outing he gave up four earned runs in seven innings in a 4-0 loss to the L.A. Dodgers. The Reds have lost four of his last five starts. In DeSclafani’s last five starts he has gone 30 innings and has given up a total of 12 earned runs and in that span the Reds have only scored 11 runs. The Reds are 0-5 in DeSclafani’s last five road starts against a team with a losing record.
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Zack Godley gets the nod for the Diamondbacks and in his last start he was shelled for seven earned runs in five innings, but the offense bailed him out in a 9-8 win over the Atlanta Braves. Arizona has won his last two starts. In Godley’s last two starts he has given up nine earned runs. The Diamondbacks are 10-4 in Godley’s last 14 starts and they have won six of their last eight home games with him on the hill.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Diamondbacks are 7-2 in their last 9 games against the Reds.
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The Reds are 17-8 in their last 25 games against the Diamondbacks in Arizona.
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In the last 51 games between these teams in Arizona the Under record is 34-15-2.
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This season the Diamondbacks are 24-42 at home and the Reds are 22-40 on the road.
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STRAIGHT UP / OVER/UNDER / RUN LINE RECORDS<br />
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Cincinnati Reds: 54-73 SU / O/U 69-48 / Run Line W/L 69-58 Arizona Diamondbacks: 54-75 SU / O/U 74-51 / Run Line W/L 49-80
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Cincinnati at Arizona Key Betting Trends<br />
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CINCY is 23-47 in their last 70 road games.
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CINCY is 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
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CINCY has an Over record of 13-5 in their last 18 games.
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ARIZ is 19-40 in their last 59 games vs. a right-handed starter.
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ARIZ is 0-6 in their last 6 games following a win.
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ARIZ has an Over record of 21-5 in their last 26 home games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>REDS</b><br />
[P] 08/04/2016 - A.J. Morris 15-day DL (6/16) ( Shoulder )<br />
[CF] 04/10/2016 - Yorman Rodriguez 60-day DL (3/27) ( Hamstring )<br />
[C] 05/02/2016 - Devin Mesoraco 60-day DL (5/1); out for season ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 06/23/2016 - Alfredo Simon 15-day DL (6/22) ( Trapezius )<br />
[P] 06/01/2016 - Caleb Cotham 15-day DL (5/29) ( Shoulder )
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<b>DIAMONDBACKS</b><br />
[RF] 08/07/2016 - David Peralta 15-day DL (8/6), out for season ( Wrist )<br />
[SS] 07/24/2016 - Nick Ahmed 15-day DL (7/23); out for season ( Hip )<br />
[C] 07/17/2016 - Chris Herrmann 15-day DL (7/17) ( Hamstring )<br />
[P] 07/07/2016 - Andrew Chafin 15-day DL (7/4) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 05/27/2016 - Rubby De La Rosa 60-day DL (5/26) ( Elbow )
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