Chad Bettis (10-6, 5.27 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (56-63) meet Gio Gonzalez (8-9, 4.24 ERA) and the Washington Nationals (70-47) in the second of a three-game series at Coors Field. The Nationals won the last game 5-4, and Washington leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Aug. 16 and will air on MAS2 and RTRM.
In his most recent outing, Bettis pitched 5.0 innings, allowing five runs, striking out two and walking three in a 12-9 victory over the Rangers. Trevor Story (.272, 67 Rs, 27 HRs, 72 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one RBI. The Nationals were also victorious the last time Gonzalez pitched. He did not do well, pitching 5.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out five and walking one in a 7-4 victory over the Indians. Bryce Harper (.240, 61 Rs, 20 HRs, 59 RBIs, 15 SBs) has been hitting the ball well, going 3 for 3 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Washington is 30-18, while Colorado is 24-33.
The Nationals are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rockies have a 14-27 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 11-43. The Nationals have a 12-28 record when opponents outhit them.
Colorado ranks in the top 10 of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 151 this season. Washington ranks in the top five with 156.
Colorado and Washington both rank in the top 10 of the league in walks. Colorado sits at ninth with 380 this season and Washington ranks sixth with 405.
When the Rockies hit at least one home run, they are 43-33. When the Nationals hit at least one homer, they have a 56-26 record.
