San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 23, 2024

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Sep 23, 2024 6:11 AM
The San Francisco Giants, riding a three-game road win streak, head to Chase Field on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 9:40 PM to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, who lead the season series 6-4. The Giants, currently 77-79, will look to build on their momentum against the 87-69 Diamondbacks, who hold a strong 42-33 home record. Can the Giants continue their winning ways on the road against a formidable NL West opponent?
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Giants vs Diamondbacks starting pitchers

  • Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Hayden Birdsong for San Francisco Giants

Giants vs Diamondbacks statistics

Stat Giants Diamondbacks
Hits 1247 (21st) 1404 (3rd)
Batting Average .237 (22nd) .264 (2nd)
Runs Batted In 634 (Tied-18th) 820 (1st)
Runs 664 (17th) 861 (1st)
Home Runs 168 (Tied-18th) 206 (Tied-4th)
Walks 475 (13th) 549 (5th)
Stolen Bases 66 (28th) 114 (15th)
Strikeouts 1393 (11th) 1221 (24th)
Pitches 22949 (13th) 23600 (4th)

Arizona Diamondbacks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/22/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 10-9
9/21/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 5-0
9/20/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 7-4
9/19/24 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 5-1
9/18/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 9-4

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/22/24 @ Kansas City Royals W 2-0
9/21/24 @ Kansas City Royals W 9-0
9/20/24 @ Kansas City Royals W 2-1
9/19/24 @ Baltimore Orioles L 5-3
9/18/24 @ Baltimore Orioles W 5-3

Giants vs Diamondbacks predictions

As the San Francisco Giants gear up for their clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks, all eyes are on a few key players who could tilt the odds in their favor. Hayden Birdsong, stepping up as the starting pitcher, might find himself in rough waters given his challenge in maintaining a consistent form with an ERA of 4.74 this season. On the offensive side, the Giants are expecting sparks from Matt Chapman, who has been a pivotal force, racking up 26 homers and 75 RBIs so far. This mixed bag of performance sets an intriguing stage; Chapman's ability to harness his power against Diamondbacks' pitching could be a game-changer, while Birdsong will need to step up his game to keep the runs in check.

Turning to the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ketel Marte is the man to watch, boasting a robust .295 batting average and an impressive tally of 35 home runs. Another key figure, Eugenio Suarez, brings his power-hitting capabilities to the plate, demonstrated by his 98 RBIs. The performance of Eduardo Rodriguez, today's pitcher for the Diamondbacks, will be crucial. His ERA of 5.09 suggests there might be opportunities for the Giants' hitters if they can capitalize on any lapses in his pitching. The dynamic performance of these players, coupled with a responsive strategy, could very well dictate the pace and outcome of the game for the Diamondbacks.

Given the trajectories of both teams and their key players, the Arizona Diamondbacks seem to have a slight edge, especially with their stronger batting lineup and the home-field advantage at Chase Field. While the Giants have the potential to make this a closely contested game, the consistent offensive power and slightly better overall team dynamics of the Diamondbacks might just lead them to maintain their lead in the NL West rankings. It's shaping up to be an exciting game, but if the Giants can't counter the Diamondbacks' heavy hitters, it could be a tough day on the road for the team from San Francisco.

Arizona Diamondbacks injuries

  • Gabriel Moreno (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ryne Nelson (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Merrill Kelly (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Paul Sewald (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Bryce Jarvis (RP): 60-Day-IL

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Randy Rodriguez (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Robbie Ray (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Jordan Hicks (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tom Murphy (C): 60-Day-IL
  • Kyle Harrison (SP): 15-Day-IL

Giants vs Diamondbacks game info

Venue Chase Field
Location Phoenix, Arizona
First pitch Mon 9:40 PM
Temperature 99°
Chance of Rain 0%

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