In the second of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (17-18) and the New York Mets (21-14) at Coors Field, Eddie Butler (1-1, 3.86 ERA) and Logan Verrett (3-0, 1.27 ERA) get the start. The Rockies won the last game 5-2, and Colorado leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 14 and will air on WPIX and RTRM.
In his most recent outing, Butler pitched 6.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out six and walking two in a 2-0 victory over the Giants. Trevor Story (.275, 24 Rs, 11 HRs, 28 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 3 with one RBI. The Mets were unsuccessful against the Padres 5-3 the last time Verrett pitched. He went 2.0 innings, allowing two and striking out three. Michael Conforto (.284, 17 Rs, 5 HRs, 19 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Over their past 10 games, Colorado’s offense has been playing lights out, averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The Rockies are a stellar hitting team with a .278 team batting average, one of the highest marks in the MLB. Over their past 10 games, Colorado’s pitchers have been playing lights out, only allowing 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
New York has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Mets average just 9.5 strikeouts per road game, one of the lowest marks in the NL. New York’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 2.1 walks per game, best in the NL.
So far this season, the Rockies are 1-0 against the Mets.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Mets have a 0-3 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
It looks like the Rockies have a slight leg up on the Mets, as the Rockies have won their last two games while the Mets have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies are 15-4. The Mets have a 14-2 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 18th in runs, New York has earned 145 this season. Colorado ranks fourth with 181 runs.
Ranking 16th, Colorado is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 105 this season. New York ranks in the top 10 with 122.
When the Rockies hit at least one home run, they are 12-7. When the Mets hit at least one homer, they have a 17-4 record.
