In a game that has the potential for a lot of runs, Jon Gray (0-0, 6.15 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (57-80) are in San Diego to square off against Colin Rea (2-2, 5.47 ERA) and the Padres (65-73). This is the second of a four-game series at Petco Park. The Rockies won the last game 6-4 and Colorado leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 8 and can be seen on RTRM and FSSD.
Rea pitched 5.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 10-7 defeat to the Dodgers. Justin Upton (.255, 76 Rs, 24 HRs, 73 RBIs, 19 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with two runs. Gray went 5.1 innings, surrendering four runs, striking out one and walking two in a 9-4 defeat to the Diamondbacks in his last outing. Nolan Arenado (.287, 83 Rs, 36 HRs, 106 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
San Diego is a -123 favorite against Colorado and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at seven runs. The Padres have an overall money line of -920 and a record as the favorite of 34-29. San Diego is a disappointing 2-5 as the favorite over its last 10 games. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Padres, who lead the NL in strikeouts per home game with 9.1.
In the other locker room, Colorado is coming in with an overall money line of -1,616 and a disappointing record of 39-60 as the underdog. They have played poorly as the underdog with a 16-26 record against fellow NL West members, and a 5-5 record SU. Offensively, they average 4.5 runs per game, which is tops in the NL.
The Padres have controlled the season series, 9-4. The Padres have a 50-56 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Gray takes the mound. Rea (RHP) will be on the hill against the Rockies, who have a 51-57 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over
Notes
San Diego recorded at least two errors for the 17th time this season.
The Padres are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rockies have a 13-36 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 9-57. The Padres have a 9-52 record when opponents outhit them.
San Diego ranks in the bottom half of the league at 18th when it comes to home runs, hitting 127 this season. Colorado ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 161.
Ranking 14th, San Diego is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.29 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five at second with 9.24.
Ranking 28th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.689). Colorado ranks in the top five at second with an OPS of .761.
The Rockies are 29-61 when they allow at least one home run. The Padres perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 34-52 record.
