Jorge De La Rosa (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and the Colorado Rockies (7-5) meet Odrisamer Despaigne (1-0, 0.77 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (8-5) in the first of a four-game division series at Coors Field. The game gets underway at 8:40 p.m. ET on Monday, Apr. 20 and will air on FSN-SD and ROOT-RM.
De La Rosa has a 4.41 ERA and an 8-3 record in his career against the Padres, and faces a strong San Diego offense that’s hitting .271 on the year. Nolan Arenado (.311, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. In his pitching opportunities against the Rockies, Despaigne is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA, eight strikeouts and two walks. Justin Upton (.326, 10 Rs, 3 HRs, 8 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well to start the season for the Padres, going 2 for 5 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
Colorado, a -131 favorite, will look to capitalize at home against San Diego. The Over/Under (O/U) for the matchup is 10 runs. The Rockies are in an interesting position this season. While it has a notable overall money line (+383), its record as favorite (1-2) is less impressive. The Rockies come into the game with the NL’s second-ranked home scoring offense, averaging 5.0 runs per game in their own ballpark. The Rockies lead the NL in hits at home with 11.3 per game.
On the other side, the Padres have a record of 3-3 when they are the underdog and are +262 overall with the money line. Against divisional foes, they are 6-4 SU, but have a 1-2 record when they were an underdog to win. They sport the third-ranked offense in the NL, averaging five runs per game. San Diego is one of the top hitting teams in the league with 40 extra base hits. Switching gears to San Diego’s pitching staff, they have some of the most overpowering arms in baseball with an NL-high 10.4 strikeouts per road game.
This game will feature Despaigne (RHP) on the mound against the Rockies, who have a 6-3 record when they take on a right-handed starter.
Predictions: SU Winner – SD, O/U – Over
Notes
San Diego recorded at least two errors for the third time this season.
The Rockies are 1-1 in games that go into extra innings. Meanwhile, the Padres are 0-2 in such matchups.
The Padres are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rockies have a 5-4 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies and the Padres both have records of 6-1.
Ranking 14th in runs, Colorado has earned 51 this season. San Diego ranks 10th with 59 runs.
Ranking 30th, Colorado is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 21 this season. San Diego ranks near the bottom at 21st with 30.
When the Rockies hit at least one home run, they are 4-3. When the Padres hit at least one homer, they have a 5-3 record.
