NEWSLETTER
On Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET, Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (16-19) face Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks (16-20) at Great American Ball Park.
If you’re trying to watch this game, keep reading for TV and streaming options for the Cincinnati-Arizona matchup.
When is Reds vs. Diamondbacks and when does it start?
Where to watch Reds vs. Diamondbacks
The Reds and Diamondbacks will take to the field at Great American Ball Park for this matchup on May 8, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSOH.
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Reds vs. Diamondbacks Game Preview
The Diamondbacks took down the Reds 6-2 yesterday, with Zac Gallen getting the win (6.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 6 K) and Corbin Carroll leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI). Frankie Montas (6.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Reds.
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have gone 10-7 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 58.8% of those games).
Cincinnati is 18th in MLB action with 34 home runs. They average one per game.
The Reds’ .355 slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest average in baseball.
Cincinnati has a 4.03 team ERA that ranks 17th among all MLB pitching staffs.
The Reds have the 14th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.260).
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Diamondbacks have been the underdog 18 times and won six, or 33.3%, of those games.
Arizona’s 34 home runs rank 18th in Major League Baseball.
The Diamondbacks rank 15th in the majors with a .389 team slugging percentage.
Arizona has the 22nd-ranked ERA (4.35) in the majors this season.
Diamondbacks pitchers have a 1.302 WHIP this season, 19th in the majors.
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Graham Ashcraft
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Padres | May 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rangers | April 26 | 6.1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Angels | April 20 | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| at White Sox | April 14 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| vs. Brewers | April 8 | 5.2 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Jordan Montgomery
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | May 1 | 3.0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| at Cardinals | April 24 | 7.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| at Giants | April 19 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Reds Key Players to Watch
The Reds will send Graham Ashcraft (3-1) out to make his seventh start of the season. He is 3-1 with a 3.63 ERA and 30 strikeouts through 34 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s last appearance came on Wednesday, May 1 against the San Diego Padres, when he tossed six innings, surrendering no earned runs while giving up five hits.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.63, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in six games this season. Opponents are hitting .252 against him.
De La Cruz is batting .262 this season with eight home runs, both best among Cincinnati hitters.
Spencer Steer leads Cincinnati in runs batted in with 23 while batting .240 with four homers.
Jonathan India has 24 hits this season and a slash line of .222/.341/.324.
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
The Diamondbacks will hand the ball to Jordan Montgomery (1-2) for his fourth start of the season.
The left-hander gave up six earned runs in three innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 31-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 5.63 and 4.5 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .270.
Marte leads the Diamondbacks with seven home runs and has a team-best batting average of .303.
Christian Walker’s seven home runs and 24 runs batted in both lead his team.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is hitting .234 with six doubles, five home runs and eight walks.
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