Cincinnati ar Arizona 9:40 ET
Diamondbacks over Reds- Arizona, which has won five straight and 10 of 12, holds a half-game lead over Cincinnati and the San Francisco Giants for the third and final National League wild-card spot. Hunter Greene (2-5, 4.72 ERA) is set to make his second start since returning from the injured list when the Reds continue their four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. The Reds hope Greene pitches better than he did on Sunday, when he gave up career highs of nine runs and 10 hits -- including five home runs -- in a 10-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He lasted just three-plus innings but he won’t. The Diamondbacks will counter on Friday with right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (0-6, 6.13 ERA), who turned in the best outing of his young career last Friday against the San Diego Padres. The rookie allowed one hit over seven shutout innings while throwing a career-high 107 pitches. He struck out five and walked three. Take ARIZONA!