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Rockies vs Padres: Rookie Pitchers Face Off in Crucial Weekend Series

The article provides a preview of the upcoming weekend series between the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres in Southern California. The Rockies are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Brewers, while the Padres are coming off a victory against the Athletics. The starting pitchers for the game are Chase Dollander for the Rockies and Kyle Hart for the Padres. San Diego is currently favored to win with a betting line of -163.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +147 | Padres -163
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Padres -1.5 (+123)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 62%.

Colorado vs San Diego Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies salvaged the finale of their series against the Brewers with a late-breaking tie on Thursday. Despite their 3-9 record and last place standing in the NL West, the Rockies showed promise with a 12-hit attack led by Brenton Doyle and Michael Toglia. Pitcher Ryan Feltner had a strong performance, but it was Scott Alexander who earned the win in relief. Chase Dollander, in his second career major league start, will take the mound for the Rockies against the Padres. With a power ranking of 30, the Rockies are struggling offensively and defensively, with a record of 3-10 so far this season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres won two out of three games against the Athletics, finishing with 12 hits in their latest victory. Xander Bogaerts, Manny Machado, Jason Heyward, and Oscar Gonzalez had notable performances at the plate. Randy Vasquez earned the win, while Robert Suarez notched his sixth save of the season. Kyle Hart will start the next game against the Rockies. The Padres currently hold a 10-3 record and sit atop the NL West standings. They rank 13th in offense, scoring an average of 4.38 runs per game, and 3rd in defense, giving up an average of 3.31 runs per game. Their power ranking is 9. In their last three matchups, the Rockies won two out of three games against the Padres.

Rookie Pitchers Face Off in Crucial Game for Rockies

The two pitchers in question have limited experience in the major leagues. Dollander secured a victory in his debut game at Coors Field with substantial run support but did not exhibit exceptional performance. On the other hand, Hart emerged victorious in his first game of the season against Cleveland, yet faced challenges with accuracy in the subsequent match against the Cubs. The upcoming game will take place in San Diego, presenting an away game situation for the Rockies and historically, they have encountered difficulties in generating offensive plays while on the road. Even in the event of Hart's pitching inconsistencies, the bullpen is forecasted to play a pivotal role in securing a victory for the Rockies.

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