Kendall Graveman (4-4, 3.86 ERA) and the Oakland Athletics (34-44) meet David Hale (2-2, 5.86 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (33-42) in the first of a three-game interleague series at O.C. Coliseum. The game starts at 10:05 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 29 and will air on ROOT-RM and CSN-CA.
In his last start, Graveman pitched 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking two in an 8-2 victory over the Rangers. Stephen Vogt (.300, 38 Rs, 13 HRs, 53 RBIs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 5 with one run. The Rockies were unsuccessful to the Diamondbacks 8-7 the last time Hale pitched. He went 4.2 innings, giving up five runs, striking out two and walking three. Nolan Arenado (.293, 49 Rs, 24 HRs, 68 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Rockies, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs.
Oakland, a -140 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against Colorado. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is set at seven runs. The Athletics are 22-26 as the favorite and have an overall money line of -1,676. They have an SU record of 3-1 against the National League and a 1-1 record when they were the favorite in those games. Oakland has averaged 5.7 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 4.5. The Athletics have one of the most prolific offenses in the entire AL, averaging 4.5 runs per game. The Athletics are an exceptional hitting team with 9.0 hits per game, one of the highest marks in the AL. They have been very patient at the plate, ranking fourth in the AL with an average of 3.2 walks per game. In games against National League opponents, Oakland’s pitchers are doing better against opposing batters. It only gives up an average of 2.8 runs per game, well under their season average of 3.9. The Athletics are third in the AL in hits allowed at home with just 7.8 per game.
Across the field, the Rockies have a record of 26-27 when they are the underdog and are -464 overall with the money line. Interleague competitors have totally shut down Colorado this season. The Rockies have gone without a win, holding a record of 0-5 in games where they were ranked as the underdog. During the last 10 games, they averaged 6.4 runs per game, above their 4.6 season average. Colorado is one of the top hitting teams in the league with 235 extra base hits. Colorado’s pitching staff tends to perform poorly when they play competition from the AL. They’ve allowed an average of 6.2 runs per game against teams from the AL, higher than their season average of 5.1.
This game will feature Hale (RHP) on the mound against the Athletics, who have a 30-30 record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Rockies will be the right-hander Graveman. They sport a 30-31 record against righties.
Predictions: SU Winner – OAK, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Colorado is 15-17, while Oakland is 14-23.
The Athletics are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rockies have a 16-30 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 5-30. The Athletics have a 5-29 record when opponents outhit them.
Oakland ranks in the bottom half of the league at 18th when it comes to home runs, hitting 65 this season. Colorado ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 87.
Oakland and Colorado both rank in the top five of the league in hits. Oakland sits at fifth with 8.97 hits per game and Colorado ranks second with 9.30.
Ranking 12th, Oakland is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.717). Colorado ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .757.
The Rockies are 15-32 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Athletics are 10-30 when they allow at least one homer.
