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The Reds hope they can generate some offense against the Braves today. (AP Images)

After watching their respective teams struggle at the plate again, Aaron Harang and Doug Davis may not be too optimistic about their chances of finally getting some offensive help this afternoon.

Harang and Davis will oppose each other as the Cincinnati Reds host the Arizona Diamondbacks in a decisive series finale, with each pitcher trying to avoid tying the major league lead with a ninth loss.

Davis is 6-3 with a 3.46 ERA in 15 starts against Cincinnati, but his most recent outing at Great American Ball Park didn't go well.

Harang is 4-3 with a 2.87 ERA at home and 3-2 with a 1.91 ERA in five afternoon starts.

The two pitchers couldn't have been encouraged by what they saw from their teams Wednesday. The Reds, who are -137 faves today, mustered one run despite getting nine hits, while Arizona was held to two singles in a 1-0 loss.

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