In a game that could be a shootout, Jon Gray (9-7, 4.51 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (68-73) are in San Diego to square off against Christian Friedrich (4-10, 4.99 ERA) and the Padres (58-83). This is the third of a four-game series at Petco Park. The Rockies won the last game 4-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 8:40 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sep. 10 and can be seen on FSSD and RTRM.
Friedrich pitched 4.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs, striking out four and walking three in a 7-4 defeat to the Dodgers. Yangervis Solarte (.280, 51 Rs, 15 HRs, 60 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Gray went 7.0 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out three and walking one in an 8-5 defeat to the Diamondbacks in his last outing. Trevor Story (.272, 67 Rs, 27 HRs, 72 RBIs, 8 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Colorado is 33-40, while San Diego is 23-33.
The Rockies are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Padres have a record of 25-52 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies are 51-17. The Padres have a 41-9 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 20th, San Diego is in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 600 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five at second with 751.
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 .801.
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.
