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Hunter Greene will take the ball for the Cincinnati Reds (16-20) when they host starter Slade Cecconi and the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-20) on Thursday, with first pitch at 1:10 PM ET and the Diamondbacks aiming for a series sweep.
If you’re intending 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 hit the field at Great American Ball Park for this matchup on May 9, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on MLB Network.
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Reds vs. Diamondbacks Game Preview
Jordan Montgomery (7.0 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 2 K) registered a win in the Diamondbacks’ 4-3 victory over the Reds yesterday. Eugenio Suarez led the way offensively, going 2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI. Graham Ashcraft (5.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Reds.
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have gone 10-8 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 55.6% of those games).
Cincinnati ranks 20th in baseball with 34 total home runs.
The Reds’ .354 slugging percentage is the fifth-lowest average in MLB.
Cincinnati has the 18th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.03).
Pitchers for the Reds combine for the 14th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.259).
Diamondbacks Stats, Odds & Insights
The Diamondbacks have been underdogs in 19 games this season and won seven (36.8%) of those contests.
Arizona has hit 35 homers this season, which ranks 19th in the majors.
Fueled by 104 extra-base hits, the Diamondbacks rank 16th in MLB with a .389 slugging percentage this season.
Arizona pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.31 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
The Diamondbacks have a combined WHIP of 1.303 as a pitching staff, which ranks 18th in MLB.
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Hunter Greene
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Orioles | May 3 | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| at Rangers | April 27 | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| vs. Phillies | April 22 | 7.0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| at Mariners | April 16 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 |
| vs. Brewers | April 10 | 6.0 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Diamondbacks Starter Recent Performance: Slade Cecconi
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Padres | May 3 | 4.1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| at Mariners | April 27 | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| at Giants | April 21 | 6.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Reds Key Players to Watch
Greene (1-2) takes the mound for the Reds in his eighth start of the season. He has a 3.12 ERA in 40 1/3 innings pitched, with 47 strikeouts.
The righty last pitched on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, when he tossed 5 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up five hits.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 3.12, with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in seven games this season. Opponents have a .217 batting average against him.
Elly De La Cruz is batting .254 this season with eight home runs, both lead Cincinnati hitters.
Spencer Steer is a key run producer for Cincinnati with a .234 average, four homers and 23 RBI.
Jonathan India has 25 hits this season and a slash line of .221/.336/.319.
Diamondbacks Key Players to Watch
The Diamondbacks will send Cecconi (1-2) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings while giving up six earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the San Diego Padres.
The 24-year-old has an ERA of 4.96 and 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .169 in three games this season.
Ketel Marte paces the Diamondbacks with seven home runs while accumulating a team-high batting average of .301.
Christian Walker’s seven home runs and 25 runs batted in both pace his team.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has six doubles, five home runs and eight walks while batting .234.
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