Tyler Chatwood (6-3, 2.69 ERA) takes the mound for the Colorado Rockies (24-27) as they go up against John Lamb (0-3, 6.85 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (17-35) in the third of a four-game series at Coors Field. The Rockies won the last game 17-4, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game starts at 8:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jun. 1 and will air on FSOH and RTRM.
In his last start, Chatwood pitched 7.0 innings, allowing one runs (one unearned) and striking out three in a 5-2 victory over the Giants. Nolan Arenado (.287, 37 Rs, 16 HRs, 43 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with three runs, two home runs, and four RBIs. The Reds were unsuccessful the last time Lamb pitched. He did not do well, pitching 3.2 innings, giving up six runs, striking out three and walking three in a 9-5 loss to the Brewers. Jay Bruce (.272, 28 Rs, 10 HRs, 33 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 3 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Rockies have one of the most prolific offenses in the entire NL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. The Rockies are a stellar hitting team with a .277 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. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, averaging 7.2 strikeouts per game.
Cincinnati has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Cincinnati’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 have some of the most overpowering arms in the NL with an average of 7.0 strikeouts per game.
The Reds are 3-2 against the Rockies this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Colorado is 10-16, while Cincinnati is 9-17.
The Reds managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Rockies who are heading in with a 2-5 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 12-6. The Rockies have a 19-5 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th, Cincinnati sits in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 210 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with 263.
Colorado and Cincinnati both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Colorado sits at 21st with 150 this season and Cincinnati ranks 28th with 119.
The Rockies are 16-13 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Reds are 14-20 when they hit at least one homer.
