The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants in an exciting NL West division matchup on Tuesday at Chase Field. Fans can expect the first pitch in Phoenix, AZ at 6:40 p.m. MT.
The D-Backs are favored at -132 on the moneyline, with the game total set at eight runs.
For the Giants (77-79 SU, 76-80 RL and 79-71-6 O/U), right-hander Logan Webb will take the mound. The 27-year-old boasts a record of 12-10, with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 32 games (198.2 IP) this season. He has accumulated an impressive 169 strikeouts against 49 walks, yielding a .260 batting average for opponents.
On the other hand, the Diamondbacks (87-69 SU, 82-74 RL and 89-61-6 O/U) are giving the ball to righty Brandon Pfaadt. The 25-year-old holds a record of 10-9, along with a 4.66 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP across his 30 starts (173.2 IP). He has recorded 172 strikeouts while allowing a .258 opponent batting average this year.
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*This article was published prior to the conclusion of Monday night’s game.
San Francisco Aims for a Winning Season
The Giants recently swept the Kansas City Royals, dominating the series with a total score of 13-1 across three games. While they have been eliminated from playoff contention, San Francisco still has a shot at finishing the 2024 season with a winning record.
San Francisco’s road record stands at 36-42, and they are 42-49 in night games this year. The Giants have a September record of 9-10 and are 30-29 in the second half of the season.
Webb will be on the mound for the Giants on Tuesday. In his previous outing (5.0 IP), he allowed three runs and four hits against the Baltimore Orioles while striking out eight batters. Webb has a 5-5 record with a 4.36 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP away from home (17 starts), and he is 8-8 with a 3.79 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP in night games (20 starts). He faced the Diamondbacks only once this season, allowing two hits and no runs in seven innings on April 18. In his career against Arizona, Webb holds a 5-3 record with a 2.51 ERA in 11 appearances (68.0 IP).
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Diamondbacks Seek Consistency from Pfaadt
Arizona recently won three out of four games against the NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers, but they suffered a setback in the finale, losing 10-9 after blowing an eight-run lead. They hope to rebound at home against San Francisco before a crucial series against the San Diego Padres.
The Diamondbacks have a home record of 42-33 and are 56-46 in night games this season. They hold an 11-9 record in September and an impressive 38-21 record since the All-Star break.
Pfaadt will take the mound for Arizona on Tuesday. In his last start, he struck out 12 batters while allowing just one run and two hits in a seven-inning victory against the Brewers. This season, he has a 6-4 record with a 5.04 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP at home (14 starts) and is 7-7 with a 5.74 ERA and a 1.37 WHIP in night games (20 starts). Notably, Pfaadt has yet to face the Giants in his big league career.
Important Betting Insights for Giants vs. Diamondbacks
Arizona currently leads the league in weighted On-Base Average (wOBA) at .360 and weighted Runs Created Plus (wRC+) at 130 over the last 30 days. In contrast, San Francisco ranks 28th in wOBA (.279) and 27th in wRC+ (79). Pfaadt’s recent performance gives the D-Backs a slight edge on the mound as he comes off a strong outing, indicating potential for positive regression (3.70 xERA), while Webb may face challenges with looming negative regression (4.29 xERA).
The Diamondbacks are tied with the Los Angeles teams for the best overall record against NL West opponents this season, boasting a record of 26-20, whereas the Giants are 24-25 against division rivals. Arizona has also performed well against right-handed pitchers, tallying a .278 batting average, .348 on-base percentage, .456 slugging percentage, and .804 OPS at home. Even if the game remains tightly contested, the D-Backs are likely to secure a vital win as they pursue playoff aspirations, while the Giants are already out of contention.
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