In the first of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (31-27) and the Colorado Rockies (25-31) at Dodger Stadium, Mike Bolsinger (1-2, 4.20 ERA) and Tyler Chatwood (6-4, 2.99 ERA) get the ball. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 6 and will air on SNLA and RTRM.
In his most recent outing, Bolsinger pitched 5.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out six and walking two in a 2-1 loss to the Cubs. Corey Seager (.286, 38 Rs, 14 HRs, 35 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 5 with two runs, two home runs, and four RBIs. The Rockies were also unsuccessful the last time Chatwood pitched. He did not do well, pitching 5.2 innings, giving up five runs (one unearned), striking out five and walking three in a 7-2 loss to the Reds. Nolan Arenado (.291, 42 Rs, 18 HRs, 47 RBIs, 1 SB) has been hitting the ball well for the Rockies, going 3 for 3 yesterday with four runs, one home run, three RBIs, and one stolen base.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. The Dodgers have a SU record of 14-16 against teams in their division. Los Angeles has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Turning to the pitching and defensive side, the Los Angeles pitching staff and defense is very good at home, only giving up 2.9 runs per game. The Dodgers don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking second in the league with a 1.085 WHIP.
Against fellow NL West members, the Rockies are 12-10 SU. Colorado has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The Rockies are known for their bats, hitting 203 extra base hits. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Colorado pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0. They also have some of the most overpowering arms in the NL with an average of 7.2 strikeouts per game.
In their previous three games this season, the Dodgers have a 2-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 9-10, while Colorado is 11-17.
The Rockies are coming into this meeting after a high-scoring game where they scored an impressive 10 runs. The Dodgers have a 1-1 record when opponents score that many runs or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies are 20-5. The Dodgers have a 25-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 13th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in runs, scoring 252 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five with 282.
Ranking 19th, Colorado is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 165 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 198.
The Dodgers are 21-14 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rockies are 17-15 when they hit at least one homer.
