James Shields (0-4, 3.55 ERA) and Jon Gray (0-0, 11.42 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the San Diego Padres (9-16) and the Colorado Rockies (12-12) at Petco Park. Action begins at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 2 and can be seen on FSSD and RTRM.
Shields pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering one run, striking out two and walking four in a 1-0 defeat to the Giants. Matt Kemp (.284, 14 Rs, 7 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday. Gray went 3.2 innings, surrendering six runs, striking out two and walking one in a 9-8 defeat to the Pirates in his last outing. Nolan Arenado (.305, 23 Rs, 11 HRs, 25 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Rockies, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs.
The odds for San Diego and Colorado are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, San Diego has a record of 9-6 SU. The Padres have seen an uptick in scoring as of late, averaging 0.0 runs during the last 10 games compared to their season average of 0.0 runs per game. San Diego’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Rockies are 5-10 against NL West rivals. Offensively, they average 0.0 runs per game, which is good for third in the NL. The Rockies capitalize on their at-bats at a high percentage, ranking .274 in the league with a .274 team batting average. The Rockies allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to issuing walks on the road, the Rockies have the fifth-fewest in the NL with an average of just 2.4 walks allowed per game.
The Padres lead the season series, 2-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
San Diego has won 38% (5-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Colorado has won 42% (5-7) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Padres have a 3-10 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Padres are 7-2. The Rockies have a 10-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 19th in runs, San Diego has earned 95 this season. Colorado ranks fifth with 132 runs.
Ranking 22nd, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 70 this season. Colorado ranks in the top half at 12th with 81.
The Padres are 8-2 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rockies are 10-6 when they hit at least one homer.
