Diamondbacks vs Reds Prediction - MLB Picks 7/22/23

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at the Great American Ballpark. On Friday it was the Reds that were able to secure the 9-6 victory. 

The Diamondbacks sit with a 54-44 record overall and the pitching was a big problem on Friday. The offense scored six runs on Friday, but the pitching gave up nine runs. Ketel Marte had a strong Game finishing with three hits, two runs, and two RBIs. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.0 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.83 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 6th while the pitching is ranked 21st. Christian Walker has hit 20 home runs and driven in 63 RBIs. 

The Reds sit with a 53-46 record overall and they scored nine runs on Friday. Spencer Steer finished with two hits and three RBIs. The Reds are averaging 4.91 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.0 runs per Game. The offense is ranked 9th while the pitching is ranked 26th. On the mound for the Reds will be Brandon Williamson who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 5.21. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants he went six innings giving up four hits and two runs.