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Arizona Diamondbacks Face San Diego Padres in Crucial Series to Determine Postseason Fate, Game 1 Pitchers Set

The Arizona Diamondbacks will face off against the San Diego Padres in their final regular season series, with the first game starting at 9:40 PM Eastern on Friday. Arizona's hopes for making it to the postseason rest on their performance in this series, as they have won three of their last four games. The starting pitchers will be Yu Darvish for the Padres and Merrill Kelly for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is the betting favorite, opening at -125 with the current line at -123. It will be an exciting matchup to watch.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +110 | Diamondbacks -123
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 55%.

San Diego vs Arizona Stats

San Diego Padres

As of now, the Padres have not yet announced their starting pitcher for the upcoming game. Overall, the Padres pitching staff ranks 12th in the league with a 3.85 ERA. They have performed better on the road and have been particularly strong in September with an ERA of 2.61 and an OBA under .200. The team is also among the top 10 in hits allowed per game and has a high strikeout rate, especially with runners in scoring position. Offensively, the Padres have been averaging 4.7 runs per game, ranking 8th in the league, with a collective batting average of .264. Their power ranking is 3, and they are ranked 9th in offense and 10th in defense. The team has a record of 91-68 for the season and has shown the ability to make solid contact, hit home runs, and drive runs home while maintaining a low strikeout rate.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

Pitcher Merrill Kelly is set to start on Friday for the Arizona Diamondbacks, with strong performances at home and in night games. The team enters the game with a high scoring offense but struggles defensively, currently ranking 17th in power rankings. Despite their offensive prowess, wins have not been consistent in September. The Diamondbacks will look to continue their success at the plate, where they rank 2nd in overall batting average and top five in home run rate. They will need to capitalize on their hitting ability to secure a win and improve their postseason chances.

Diamondbacks Show Strong Offense and Unbeaten Pitcher in Face-Off Against Padres

As the regular season progresses, the Arizona Diamondbacks are exemplifying a high-stakes mentality, driven by a sense of urgency to secure victories in every game. As they face off against the San Diego Padres, who are aiming to disrupt their winning streak, the Diamondbacks are demonstrating a strong offensive performance at the plate. Additionally, pitcher Kelly has maintained an unbeaten record this season and has shown improvement in his recent performances, effectively limiting opponents to a batting average below .200. With the team's notable success in home games, it is anticipated that the Diamondbacks will emerge victorious in the upcoming match. Consider placing a wager on Arizona ML for game one.

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