In the first of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (64-69) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (56-77) at Coors Field, Jorge De La Rosa (8-7, 5.09 ERA) and Robbie Ray (7-12, 4.28 ERA) get the ball. The game starts at 8:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 2 and will air on FSAZ and RTRM.
In his last start, De La Rosa pitched 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out eight and walking one in a 9-4 victory over the Nationals. Nolan Arenado (.294, 98 Rs, 36 HRs, 115 RBIs, 2 SBs) played well again Wednesday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs. The Diamondbacks were unsuccessful against the Braves 3-1 the last time Ray pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out seven and walking four. Jake Lamb (.259, 66 Rs, 26 HRs, 81 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 1 Wednesday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Colorado is 32-38, while Arizona is 26-40.
The Diamondbacks are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded five strikeouts. The Rockies have a record of 14-9 when opponents’ pitchers have five strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 41-15. The Rockies have a 48-16 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 12th, Arizona sits in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 606 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five at second with 709.
Ranking 11th, Arizona is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.753). Colorado ranks in the top five at second with an OPS of .801.
When the Diamondbacks allow at least one home run, they are 29-62, well-matched with the Rockies who are 32-54 when allowing at least one homer.
