July 8, 2023, 5:10 AM MLB Game: San Diego vs Arizona
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San Diego vs Arizona Game Analysis and Prediction
San Diego
Dylan Cease (7 wins, 7 losses, 4.24 ERA) is aiming for his 8th win of the season. Cease, who suffered a loss with 3.2 innings and 6 runs at Texas on the 3rd, has not shaken off his struggles against Texas. He secured a win against Arizona on May 4th with 6.2 innings, 3 hits, and 1 run, and as a strong pitcher at home, a comeback seems possible. In the previous game, San Diego’s batting lineup scored 5 runs with 14 hits against Arizona’s pitching staff, but a lack of concentration led directly to their defeat. Notably, in the bottom of the 10th inning with bases loaded and no outs, striking out twice and a flyout to end the game is something that needs serious reflection. The bullpen, which allowed 4 runs in 4 innings, has crumbled significantly in the final stages for two consecutive days.
Arizona
Ryner Nelson (5 wins, 6 losses, 5.42 ERA) is aiming for his 6th win of the season. Nelson showed excellent pitching with 5 innings and 1 run against the Dodgers on the 3rd, proving once again his status as a Dodgers killer. He suffered a loss against San Diego on June 9th with 3.1 innings and 6 runs, indicating that he tends to struggle particularly against San Diego. In the previous game, Arizona’s batting lineup, including Lourdes Gurriel Jr.'s solo home run, scored 7 runs by effectively targeting San Diego’s pitching. Their recent performance in away games deserves attention. However, despite the victory, the bullpen’s 4 runs allowed in 5.2 innings was significant, and it was fortunate not to have allowed a tie in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Comment
Both teams currently have quite evenly matched game performances. There’s no denying that home runs will be a very crucial factor in this series. Considering the previous game, while both Cease and Nelson can be expected to achieve QS, their records against each other show a clear difference, and San Diego’s batting lineup has better concentration during daytime games. San Diego Padres, with the home advantage, are closer to victory.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: San Diego Win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 San Diego Win
[[U/O]]: Over 8.5 ▲