Eddie Butler (2-2, 3.58 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (23-24) go up against Madison Bumgarner (6-2, 2.17 ERA) and the San Francisco Giants (30-20) in the second of a three-game division series at Coors Field. The Rockies won the last game 5-2, and Colorado leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 4:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, May. 28 and will air on CSBA and RTRM.
In his last start, Butler pitched 2.2 innings, allowing zero runs in an 8-3 loss to the Red Sox. Trevor Story (.277, 28 Rs, 13 HRs, 35 RBIs, 3 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two RBIs. The Giants were victorious the last time Bumgarner pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 7.2 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out six and walking two in a 1-0 victory over the Cubs.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Rockies have a SU record of 20-11 against teams in their division. The Rockies have one of the most prolific offenses in the entire NL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. The Rockies are an exceptional hitting team with a .273 team batting average, one of the highest marks in the MLB. The most recent 10 game stretch for Colorado’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Colorado’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against teams in their division, the Giants are 13-12 SU. San Francisco has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. San Francisco has an eye for the strike zone, ranking third in the NL with 3.9 walks per game. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the San Francisco pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.5 walks per game, third-best in the NL.
The Rockies have mostly come out on top against the Giants in their previous eight games this season, earning a 5-3 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
For the third time this season, the Rockies registered at least two errors in a game.
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Giants have a 0-2 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 4-16. The Giants have a 7-19 record when opponents outhit them.
San Francisco ranks near the bottom of the league at 26th when it comes to home runs, hitting 40 this season. Colorado ranks in the top half with 53.
Ranking 13th, San Francisco is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.65 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five with 9.43.
Ranking 17th, San Francisco is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.725). Colorado ranks in the top five with an OPS of .774.
The Giants are 11-16 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Rockies are 10-17 when they allow at least one homer.
