Reds at Diamondbacks 9/13/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Cincinnati Reds are going to face the Diamondbacks at Chase Field in this game. However, the temperatures in Arizona could be a major factor after the Reds had been playing at home for so long and the temperatures are now soaring towards the 104 mark for this game and that definitely could fatigue the Reds players quite a bit in this game here. The good news is the Reds are putting their ace on the mound and could have a good chance of picking up a decent win on the day.

Eduardo Escobar has been able to lead the Diamondbacks in the power department with 34 homers and 112 RBIs. Ketel Marte has been able to hit at a clip of .329 on the year so far for the Diamondbacks. The Reds have been led for the power by Eugenio Suarez with 44 homers and 95 RBIs this year. Jose Iglesias has been able to hit at a clip of .289 this year.

Luis Castillo is the pitcher the Reds are putting on the mound to start this game. Castillo has thrown a total of 173.2 innings on the year with 208 strikeouts, but has walked 69 batters and allowed 127 hits, but only 20 homers. Castillo has managed to post a 14-6 record and a 3.21 ERA on the year.

Mike Leake is the pitcher who the Diamondbacks are putting on the mound in this game. Leake has thrown a total of 41.1 innings on the year with only 15 strikeouts for the Diamondbacks and 5 walks, but has given up 56 hits and allowed 10 homers.  Leake for the Diamondbacks has a 2-2 record and a 5.88 ERA.