Free MLB Picks Today: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants 9/23/22

Free MLB Picks Today: Arizona Diamondbacks vs San Francisco Giants 9/23/22
Fri 23rd September 2022

The San Francisco Giants (73-77) are on the road to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (70-81) at Chase Field on Friday for the first of a three-game series. The Giants are in the midst of a seven-game road trip. They are coming off a four-game sweep of the Rockies, taking the finale 3-0 on Thursday at Coors Field. Mike Yastrzemski was 2 for 5 with a home run and a double. He scored two runs. Joc Pederson went 3 for 4 with one RBI. The Diamondbacks lost three of five against the Dodgers in their last series, dropping the finale 3-2 on Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Christian Walker went 1 for 4 with a solo home run.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Diamondbacks have won eight of 13 in the season series between the NL West rivals, including a 5-0 victory in their most recent meeting on August 18 at Oracle Park. Starter Zac Gallen threw 7.1 scoreless innings- striking out 12 – for the win.

ON THE MOUND

Carlos Rodon (13-8, 2.84 ERA) is in line for the start for San Francisco. The left-hander ranks second in the NL in strikeouts (220). Rodon allowed one run (zero earned) over five innings in his last start, a 4-1 road win over the Braves on September 14. He was credited with the win, scattering two hits while striking out eight and walking one. Over three previous starts against the Diamondbacks this season, Rodon has allowed 10 earned runs over 17 innings (0-2, 5.29). He has struck out 28 and walked six.

AT THE PLATE

The San Francisco offense is averaging 4.4 runs per game for the season, with a slash line of .233/.314/.386. Thairo Estrada leads the team in OPS at .738. The shortstop is slashing .265/.325/.414 with 14 home runs, 60 RBIs, and 67 runs over 131 games. Over the last five games, however, San Francisco has averaged 5.6 runs a game while performing better across the board (.289/.341/.437). Arizona is slashing .229/.305/.386 for the season and averaging 4.4 runs per game. Walker leads the team with ann .805 OPS. The first baseman has 36 home runs, 87 RBIs, and 79 runs scored with a slash line of .236/.326/.479. The D-backs have a .652 OPS against lefties in 2022, fifth lowest in the league. With a .861 OPS over 123 at-bats, Walker also has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

San Francisco is on a six-game winning streak in road games, bringing their record to 34-41 in 2022. The Giants have scored 4.4 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.5 runs. Arizona has lost three in a row in front of their home fans. The D-backs are 39-39 at home this season, averaging 4.4 runs per game while surrendering 4.5. In the last 10 meetings at Chase Field, Arizona is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 5.4-4.2.

STANDINGS UPDATE

The Giants are third in the NL West, 31 games behind the division-leading Dodgers. They are fifth in the Wild Card race, nine games out of third. The Diamondbacks are fourth in the NL West, 34 games behind the Dodgers. They are sixth in the Wild Card race, 13 games out of a postseason position.

SportsTips’ MLB Pick:

San Francisco Giants

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