In the first of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (65-71) and the San Francisco Giants (73-63) at Coors Field, Chad Bettis (11-7, 5.17 ERA) and Matt Moore (9-10, 3.88 ERA) get the start. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Sep. 5 and will air on CSBA and RTRM.
In his last start, Bettis pitched 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-3 victory over the Nationals. Nolan Arenado (.295, 101 Rs, 36 HRs, 117 RBIs, 2 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run. The Giants were victorious over the Diamondbacks 4-2 the last time Moore pitched. He went 5.1 innings, allowing one run, striking out seven and walking one.
Notes
In their last game, the Giants lost by a margin of one run. The Rockies are 9-17 in one-run games. The Giants have a 25-23 record in close games.
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Giants have an 18-28 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 13-47. The Giants have a 13-43 record when opponents outhit them.
San Francisco ranks near the bottom of the league at 29th when it comes to home runs, hitting 111 this season. Colorado ranks in the top 10 with 175.
Ranking 11th, Colorado is in the top half of the league in walks, notching 436 this season. San Francisco ranks in the top five at fourth with 485.
The Rockies are 52-40 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Giants are 47-30 when they hit at least one homer.
