Jim Feist
MLB Comp Pick for Friday, May 30, 2014: 06:40 PM
(909) CINCINNATI REDS VS (910) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
Take: (909) CINCINNATI REDS
Reason: Your free pick for Friday, May 30th, 2014, comes in the National League as the Reds and Diamondbacks meet in Arizona. The Reds are 13-5 in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning percentage of less than .400. Reds righty Mike Leake is throwing great despite a 2-4 record, with a 2.79 ERA. He has been so consistent allowing 2, 1, 1, 3, and 2 runs the last five games. He has walked 14 in 71 innings allowing 61 hits with 46 Ks. Leake worked six solid innings, giving up two runs on seven hits while striking out eight in Sunday's 4-0 loss to the Cardinals. The Diamondbacks are 5-16 in their last 21 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Tough to back an Arizona team that has struggled at home and has 37-year old Bronson Arroyo going. Arroyo has a "tender elbow," which is not a good sign. He also has a 5.48 ERA at home where opponents hit .315 off him. The Diamondbacks are 8-22 in their last 30 home games and the Reds are 13-4 in the last 17 meetings in Arizona. Play Cincinnati.