Eddie Butler (2-4, 4.24 ERA) and Chad Billingsley (0-2, 6.75 ERA) take the hill in the third of a four-game series between the Colorado Rockies (14-22) and the Philadelphia Phillies (17-24) at Coors Field. The Rockies won the last game 6-5 and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 8:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May. 20 and can be seen on CSN-PHI and ROOT-RM.
Butler pitched 2.2 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs (one unearned), striking out one and walking four in a 6-4 defeat to the Dodgers. Billingsley is 4-7 with a 5.30 ERA against the Rockies in his career. He takes on a good Colorado offense that’s batting .261. Freddy Galvis (.336, 17 Rs, 1 HR, 11 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run.
Colorado is a -136 favorite against Philadelphia and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at 10 runs. The Rockies have recorded an overall money line of -738 and have shown a weak performance as a favorite this season with a record of 3-7. Colorado has gone winless in its last 10 as the favorite. The Rockies are one of the best in the NL in terms of hits with an impressive 9.0 per game. Colorado’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 3.9 runs per game, well under their season average of 5.2.
In games where it is the underdog, Philadelphia has a 15-21 record and an overall money line of -259. Offensively, the Phillies have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 3.1 runs per game by averaging 3.9 during that stretch. Philadelphia is excellent at not striking out with just 6.8 per game, ranking second in the NL.
The Rockies have an 11-15 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Billingsley takes the mound. Butler (RHP) will be on the hill against the Phillies, who have a 13-20 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – COL, O/U – Under
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Colorado is 5-7, while Philadelphia is 8-14.
The Rockies are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Phillies have a 1-8 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Rockies are 2-13. The Phillies have a 4-18 record when opponents outhit them.
Philadelphia ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 22 this season. Colorado ranks in the top half at 15th with 35.
Ranking 13th, Philadelphia is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.93 per game. Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with 9.00.
Ranking 29th, Philadelphia is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.649). Colorado ranks in the top 10 at 10th with an OPS of .724.
When the Phillies allow at least one home run, they are 6-17. When the Rockies allow one or more homers, they have a 4-14 record.
