Chad Bettis (3-2, 4.40 ERA) and Robbie Ray (1-2, 4.70 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (15-18) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-18) at Coors Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 5-1, continuing a five-game winning streak. Action begins at 3:10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 11 and can be seen on FSAZ.
Bettis pitched 6.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering five runs, striking out four and walking two in a 6-4 defeat to the Giants. Ray went 5.1 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out five and walking one in a 4-0 defeat to the Marlins in his most recent start. Brandon Drury (.303, 13 Rs, 6 HRs, 13 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Diamondbacks, going 2 for 5 yesterday.
The odds for Colorado and Arizona are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. Within its division, Colorado has a record of 10-8 SU. The Rockies have no trouble scoring as they rank fourth in the NL in offense with 0.0 runs per game. The Rockies are one of the best in the MLB in terms of batting average with a phenomenal team average of .273. Colorado’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 Diamondbacks are 12-12 against NL West rivals. Offensively, the Diamondbacks have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Diamondbacks are tough outs for opponents, ranking fifth in the NL with 9.4 hits per game. The Diamondbacks 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.
The Rockies lead the season series, 5-3.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Arizona is 8-11, while Colorado is 5-11.
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rockies have a 3-5 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 1-12. The Diamondbacks have a 2-13 record when opponents outhit them.
Colorado ranks in the top 10 of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 42 this season. Arizona ranks in the top five at third with 46.
Colorado and Arizona both rank in the top five of the league in hits. Colorado sits at fourth with 9.55 hits per game and Arizona ranks fifth with 9.40.
Colorado and Arizona both rank in the top 10 of the league for their on-base plus slugging percentage. Colorado sits at sixth with an OPS of .792, and Arizona ranks eighth with an OPS of .780.
When the Diamondbacks allow at least one home run, they are 5-14, well-matched with the Rockies who are 7-15 when allowing at least one homer.
