Diamondbacks vs Giants Picks and Prediction – 9/5/2024

On Wednesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (77-60) face off against the San Francisco Giants (68-70) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. Mike Yastrzemski went 1-for-4 with 2 runs scored, an RBI and a home run for the Giants in their 7-5 loss to Miami on Sunday. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

San Francisco comes into this matchup on a two-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their series opener against Arizona. Matt Chapman is currently leading the San Francisco Giants in home runs, having hit a total of 21 so far this season. Close on his heels is Heliot Ramos, who ranks as the team's second-best home run hitter with 20 homers. Additionally, Chapman holds the top spot for RBIs among his teammates, having driven in 68 runs this season. He also boasts the highest batting average on the team, hitting .248. In recent games, the Giants' pitching staff has struggled somewhat, allowing an average of 4.6 runs across their last five outings. This has contributed to their current standing in fourth place within the NL West Division. As the season progresses, the Giants are striving to improve their record and get closer to an even win-loss split. They face a challenging upcoming series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are battling for a playoff spot. On the offensive side, the Giants have averaged 4.2 runs per game throughout the season. This demonstrates a solid but not overwhelming scoring capability that they'll need to bolster as they aim to climb the division standings.

Arizona enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their series opener against San Francisco. During their commanding 14-3 victory over the Dodgers on Sunday, Randal Grichuk had an exceptional performance for the Diamondbacks, going 3-for-5 at the plate. He drove in 4 runs, scored 3 times, and hit a home run. Ketel Marte currently leads Arizona in home runs, having hit 30 this season. Christian Walker follows as the team's second top home run hitter with 23. Arizona's top RBI producer, Eugenio Suarez, has knocked in 85 runs this year. Marte also boasts the team's highest batting average at .298. In their most recent five games, the Diamondbacks have struggled defensively, conceding an average of 5.8 runs per game. They are currently tied for second place in the National League West Division, trailing the Dodgers by five games for the top spot, and they hold a tie for the first Wild Card position. Arizona is aiming to build on their current winning streak as they push not only for a spot in the playoffs but also for the division title. Across the season, the Diamondbacks have averaged 5.4 runs per game offensively.

Arizona’s pitcher Zac Gallen has compiled an impressive 10-6 record this season, boasting a solid 3.87 ERA. On the other hand, San Francisco’s Hayden Birdsong has struggled, posting a 3-4 record with a considerably higher ERA of 5.14. Despite facing a few challenging games recently, the Arizona Diamondbacks are on the brink of securing a playoff berth this year. They are also closing in on the Los Angeles Dodgers for the NL West Division title. To achieve this, they will need to capitalize on their upcoming games against the San Francisco Giants, especially while playing on the road. The Giants have experienced an up-and-down season, showing inconsistency in their performances. Though their chances of making the playoffs are slim, they aim to end the season on a high note and defy expectations. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 8-4.