Robbie Ray (1-0, 3.80 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (12-12) go up against Tyler Chatwood (2-2, 3.47 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (9-12) in the first of a three-game division series at Chase Field. The Rockies enter this series on a five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 9:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 29 and will air on FSAZ and RTRM.
In his most recent outing, Ray pitched 3.0 innings, giving up five runs, striking out five and walking two in a 12-10 loss to the Pirates. Jean Segura (.346, 11 Rs, 4 HRs, 15 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one stolen base. The Rockies were unsuccessful against the Dodgers 4-1 the last time Chatwood pitched. He went 4.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out four and walking two. Nolan Arenado (.289, 20 Rs, 9 HRs, 20 RBIs) has been doing well, going 3 for 6 Wednesday with two runs, one home run, and one RBI.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Diamondbacks have a SU record of 6-6 against teams in their division. The Diamondbacks have one of the most prolific home offenses in the entire NL, averaging 5.8 runs per game. The Diamondbacks are an exceptional hitting team with 9.7 hits per game, one of the highest marks in the NL. The Diamondbacks are a nightmare on the bases for opponents with 18 steals, one of the highest totals in baseball. Arizona’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against divisional rivals, the Rockies are 8-5 SU. The Rockies rank fourth in the NL in scoring, averaging 0.0 runs per game. One of the top hitting teams in the league are the Rockies, who have a .272 batting average. Colorado’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.2 hits per road game, good for third in the NL.
In their previous three games this season, the Rockies have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
In their last game, the Rockies lost by a margin of one run. The Diamondbacks are 3-2 in one-run games. The Rockies have a 1-3 record in close games.
Arizona has won 36% (5-9) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Colorado has won 36% (4-7) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rockies managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Diamondbacks who are heading in with a 5-3 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies are 8-1. The Diamondbacks have a 9-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking seventh in runs, Colorado has earned 112 this season. Arizona ranks fourth with 118 runs.
Arizona and Colorado both rank in the top half of the league in walks. Arizona sits at 13th with 70 this season and Colorado ranks 14th with 69.
When the Diamondbacks hit at least one home run, they are 10-9, well-matched with the Rockies who are 8-6 when hitting one or more homers.
