Chad Bettis (12-7, 4.88 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (68-74) are in San Diego to meet Edwin Jackson (4-5, 5.55 ERA) and the Padres (59-83) in a game that could have plenty of offense. This is the last of a four-game series at Petco Park. The Padres won the last game 6-3, and San Diego leads the series 2-1. The game starts at 4:40 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 11 and will air on FSSD and RTRM.
In his most recent outing, Jackson pitched 7.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out 11 and walking two in a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox. Yangervis Solarte (.283, 51 Rs, 15 HRs, 63 RBIs, 1 SB) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with three RBIs. The Rockies were victorious over the Giants 6-0 the last time Bettis pitched. He went 9.0 innings, allowing zero runs and striking out seven. Trevor Story (.272, 67 Rs, 27 HRs, 72 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
San Diego has won 41% (23-33) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Colorado has won 45% (33-40) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rockies are coming off of a weak pitching game where they recorded five strikeouts. The Padres have a record of 9-7 when opponents’ pitchers have five strikeouts or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies are 51-17. The Padres have a 42-9 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th, San Diego is in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 606 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five at second with 754.
Ranking 29th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.694). Colorado ranks in the top five at second with an OPS of .798.
When the Rockies allow at least one home run, they are 35-58, well-matched with the Padres who are 30-60 when allowing at least one homer.
