Tyler Anderson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Christian Friedrich (3-1, 2.57 ERA) take the hill in the last of a three-game series between the Colorado Rockies (29-33) and the San Diego Padres (26-37) at Coors Field. The Rockies won the last game 5-3, and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 12 and can be seen on FSSD and RTRM.
This is the first start for Anderson this season. Trevor Story (.265, 36 Rs, 16 HRs, 42 RBIs, 4 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday. Friedrich went 6.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out seven and walking two in a 7-2 win over the Braves in his most recent start. Matt Kemp (.241, 32 Rs, 14 HRs, 42 RBIs) has been successful at the plate, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, San Diego is 11-15, while Colorado is 12-18.
The Padres are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Rockies have a 9-15 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Rockies are 24-6. The Padres have a 19-3 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 19th, San Diego sits in the bottom half of the league in runs, scoring 255 this season. Colorado ranks in the top five at fourth with 313.
Ranking 28th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.676). Colorado ranks in the top five at third with an OPS of .790.
When the Padres allow at least one home run, they are 13-24, well-matched with the Rockies who are 13-26 when allowing at least one homer.
