David Hale (4-5, 6.32 ERA) and Mike Bolsinger (6-4, 3.26 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (63-90) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (87-65) at Coors Field. The Rockies come into this series in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Action begins at 8:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 25 and can be seen on RTRM and SNLA.
Hale pitched 3.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering four runs and striking out two in a 10-4 defeat to the Padres. Nolan Arenado (.285, 90 Rs, 39 HRs, 117 RBIs, 2 SBs) had another good game yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two RBIs. Bolsinger went 4.1 innings, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking three in a 4-3 defeat to the Pirates in his last outing. Andre Ethier (.293, 50 Rs, 13 HRs, 45 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 1 yesterday.
Los Angeles takes on Colorado as a -144 favorite. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is sitting at 11 runs. The Rockies have recorded an overall money line of -1,466 and have shown a weak performance as an underdog this season with a record of 44-69. Colorado has recorded a disappointing 2-6 record as the underdog over its last 10 games. The Rockies are one of the best in the MLB in terms of extra base hits with 474.
In games where it is the favorite, Los Angeles has a 76-55 record and an overall money line of -896. They have been playing solid baseball as favorite with a 37-23 record against NL West opponents, and a 40-25 record SU. Los Angeles is excellent at drawing walks with 3.5 per game, ranking second in the NL. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Dodgers are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.19 for the season.
The Dodgers have controlled the season series, 11-5. The Rockies have a 55-62 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Bolsinger takes the mound. Hale (RHP) will be on the hill against the Dodgers, who have a 68-49 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Los Angeles is 29-26, while Colorado is 30-38.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rockies have a 30-58 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 11-67. The Dodgers have a 15-48 record when opponents outhit them.
Both falling in the top 10 of the league based on total home runs this season, Colorado ranks seventh with 175 homers and Los Angeles is sixth with 179.
Ranking 14th, Los Angeles is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.29 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with 9.09.
Ranking sixth, Los Angeles is in the top 10 of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.744). Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with an OPS of .746.
The Dodgers are 38-46 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Rockies are 33-70 when they allow at least one homer.
