Jon Gray (9-6, 4.41 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (65-70) go up against Archie Bradley (5-8, 4.95 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (57-78) in the last of a three-game division series at Coors Field. The Diamondbacks won the last game 9-4, and the series is currently tied 1-1. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Sep. 4 and will air on FSAZ and RTRM.
In his last start, Gray pitched 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out eight and walking three in an 8-1 victory over the Dodgers. Trevor Story (.272, 67 Rs, 27 HRs, 72 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one RBI. The Diamondbacks were also victorious the last time Bradley pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing two runs and striking out three in an 11-2 victory over the Reds. Jake Lamb (.259, 68 Rs, 27 HRs, 83 RBIs, 5 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Diamondbacks, going 2 for 5 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Colorado is 32-39, while Arizona is 27-40.
The Diamondbacks are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rockies have a 16-30 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 42-15. The Rockies have a 49-16 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 13th in runs, Arizona has earned 622 this season. Colorado ranks second with 727 runs.
Ranking 11th, Arizona is in the top half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.754). Colorado ranks in the top five at second with an OPS of .803.
The Diamondbacks are 30-63 when they allow at least one home run. The Rockies perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 33-55 record.
