In the second of a three-game series between the San Diego Padres (9-16) and the Colorado Rockies (12-12) at Petco Park, Andrew Cashner (1-2, 4.94 ERA) and Eddie Butler (0-0, 3.86 ERA) get the start. The Padres won the last game 2-1, and San Diego leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 3 and will air on FSSD and RTRM.
In his most recent outing, Cashner pitched 2.2 innings, allowing six runs (three unearned), striking out two and walking four in a 13-9 loss to the Giants. Matt Kemp (.284, 14 Rs, 7 HRs, 19 RBIs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with two RBIs. The Rockies were also unsuccessful the last time Butler pitched. He went 2.1 innings, giving up one run and striking out four in a 9-8 loss to the Pirates. Nolan Arenado (.313, 23 Rs, 11 HRs, 25 RBIs) has been hitting the ball well for the Rockies, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
The odds are even for this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. Against teams in the NL West, the Padres have a SU record of 9-6. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Padres has gone great. Over that span, San Diego is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for San Diego’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, San Diego’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0.
Against teams in their division, the Rockies are 5-10 SU. They sport the third-ranked offense in the NL, averaging 0.0 runs per game. Colorado is one of the top hitting teams in the league, converting .275 of their at-bats for hits. Colorado’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also allow just 2.4 hits per road game, good for fifth in the NL.
In their previous four games this season, the Padres have a 3-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL
Notes
In their last game, the Rockies lost by a margin of one run. The Padres are 2-5 in one-run games. The Rockies have a 1-3 record in close games.
When leading after seven innings, Colorado is 5-7, while San Diego is 5-8.
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Padres have a 0-5 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they outhit their opponents, the Padres are 7-2. The Rockies have a 10-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th, San Diego is in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 95 this season. Colorado ranks in the top 10 at sixth with 132.
Ranking 22nd, San Diego is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 70 this season. Colorado ranks in the top half at 14th with 81.
The Padres are 8-2 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Rockies are 10-6 when they hit at least one homer.
