Jordan Lyles (1-1, 6.00 ERA) and Alex Wood (1-2, 5.06 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (9-8) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-7) at Coors Field. The Dodgers won the last game 4-1, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Apr. 24 and can be seen on SNLA and RTRM.
Lyles pitched 7.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering one runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking one in a 5-1 win over the Reds. Trevor Story (.271, 14 Rs, 8 HRs, 14 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Wood went 4.0 innings, surrendering six runs (three unearned), striking out one and walking three in an 8-1 defeat to the Braves in his most recent start. Adrian Gonzalez (.352, 9 Rs, 3 HRs, 14 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one RBI.
The odds for Colorado and Los Angeles are even, while the Over/Under (O/U) is currently not available. Within its division, Colorado has a record of 9-6 SU. The Rockies have no trouble scoring as they rank second in the NL in home offense with 5.8 runs per game. The Rockies are one of the best in the NL in terms of hits at home with an impressive 9.9 per game. Colorado’s pitching staff has been doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, only allowing an average of 0.0 runs per game, well under their season average of 0.0.
The Dodgers are 6-5 against NL West foes. Offensively, the Dodgers have really picked up the pace in the last 10 games. They have exceeded their season average of 0.0 runs per game by averaging 0.0 during that stretch. The Dodgers are tough outs for opponents, ranking fourth in the NL with 9.8 hits per road game. The Dodgers allow 0.0 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 0.0 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Dodgers are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.062 for the season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
Colorado has won 44% (4-5) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Los Angeles has won 50% (4-4) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Rockies have a 1-3 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Dodgers are 10-1. The Rockies have an 8-0 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking eighth in runs, Los Angeles has earned 82 this season. Colorado ranks fourth with 89 runs.
Ranking 22nd, Colorado is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 47 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top half at 14th with 53.
When the Rockies hit at least one home run, they are 8-4, well-matched with the Dodgers who are 6-3 when hitting one or more homers.
