In the first of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (28-38) and the Milwaukee Brewers (28-38) at Coors Field, Jorge De La Rosa (4-2, 4.91 ERA) and Taylor Jungmann (1-1, 2.25 ERA) get the ball. The Brewers enter this series on a six-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 19 and will air on FSN-WI and ROOT-RM.
De La Rosa has a 7.67 ERA and a 2-2 record in his career against the Brewers, but faces a less-than-stellar Milwaukee offense that’s hitting just .233 on the year. Troy Tulowitzki (.306, 33 Rs, 7 HRs, 34 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 5. The Brewers were unsuccessful to the Nationals 4-0 the last time Jungmann pitched. He went 5.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out five and walking two.
Colorado is a -145 favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at 10 runs. The Rockies have a losing record of 5-12 when playing as the favorite and an overall money line of -565. They have struggled as the favorite over their last 10 games, going 0-1. The Rockies come into the game with the third-ranked scoring offense in the NL, averaging 4.3 runs per game. The Rockies are a superb hitting team with 9.2 hits per game, one of the highest marks in the NL.
On the other side, the Brewers have a subpar record of 18-27 when they are the underdog and are -1,775 overall with the money line.
The previous three games have all gone Colorado’s way. This game will feature Jungmann (RHP) on the mound against the Rockies, who have a 25-27 record when they take on a right-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Brewers will be the left-hander De La Rosa. They sport a 6-7 record against southpaws.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL, O/U – Over
Notes
Milwaukee has won 41% (11-16) of its games when leading after 7 innings. However, Colorado has won 44% (11-14) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Brewers have a 16-29 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 4-26. The Brewers have a 6-36 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 16th in home runs, Milwaukee has hit 59 this season. Colorado ranks seventh with 73 home runs.
Ranking 15th, Milwaukee is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.87 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five at third with 9.18.
Ranking 28th, Milwaukee is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.655). Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with an OPS of .742.
The Brewers are 15-29 when they allow at least one home run. The Rockies perform similarly when they allow one or more homers with a 12-28 record.
