Arizona Diamondbacks vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction: Phillies can not afford to lose this time

On Saturday, the Philadelphia Phillies will play the fifth and deciding game of their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. As we head into this matchup, the series is now deadlocked at 2-2, making this matchup extremely important for both of the competing teams. Which side do you believe will emerge victorious from this conflict?

The Arizona Diamondbacks have collected a total of 706 runs batted in in addition to the 166 home runs that they have hit this season. They have walked 540 times and scored 746 runs while hitting 274 doubles and two-baggers, respectively. During the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks have an on-base plus slugging percentage of.322 and a batting average of.250. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a team slugging percentage of.408 and are averaging 4.60 runs scored per game, which places them 14th in the league. They have a total of 1,247 strikeouts, which places them 27th in MLB, and they have 1,359 hits on base.

The Philadelphia Phillies have used 523 different relievers throughout the course of the season. The relievers have taken over the game with 182 runners already on base so far this season, and 34.1% of those runners have gone on to score. They have saved 45 games so far this season but have failed to save 26 of the 71 games in which they have been given the opportunity to do so. The bullpen for the Philadelphia Phillies has a save percentage of 63.4% and has been used in 158 different save situations so far this season. To this point in the season, the relief relievers have combined for 87 holds, which places them 14th in MLB. In addition to their 181 appearances in high-pressure circumstances, relief pitchers for the Philadelphia Phillies have entered the game with runners on base 131 times.

Considering that this match is already tied for first place in the series, we should expect a close and challenging battle. In the meantime, the Phillies have regained their status as the favorite team, and after blowing a 2-0 lead in this series, they must now do all they can to claw their way back into contention. As a result, despite the fact that this game should be a competitive contest, I will be placing my money on the Phillies to win.