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San Diego Padres set to battle Colorado Rockies in final game of series at Coors Field, with Padres favored to win despite missing key players

The San Diego Padres are set to finish a 4-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Mile High City. Despite losing to the Rockies 7-4 on Tuesday, the Padres are still in 2nd place in the NL West, while Colorado sits in last place. The Padres will be without three pitchers and second baseman Tucupita Marcano, while the Rockies will be missing five pitchers and position players Kris Bryant and Nolan Jones. Randy Vasquez will start for the Padres and Dakota Hudson will start for the Rockies. San Diego is the favorite to win, with the current line at -149. If you want to increase your chances of winning, try our Expert Picks today!

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres -149 | Rockies +129
• Spread: Padres -1.5 (+100) | Rockies +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 60%.

San Diego vs Colorado Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are performing well offensively, ranking 5th in on-base percentage, 7th in runs scored, 8th in team batting average, and 10th in slugging percentage. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading the team with impressive stats at the plate, including two doubles, one triple, six home runs, and 15 RBI. The team has also shown strength in extra base hits, with 38 doubles, 6 triples, and 26 home runs in 26 games. On the mound, the Padres rank 7th in Quality Starts and 10th in team ERA. Dylan Cease leads in strikeouts, while Joe Musgrove has the most victories and Cease leads in ERA for starters. Randy Vasquez will start on Thursday with a record of 0-1 and an ERA of 1.80. The team has a power ranking of 15, with a strong offense averaging 4.81 runs per game, a weaker defense allowing 4.54 runs per game, and a season record of 14-13.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are struggling in multiple areas this season. Offensively, they rank in the bottom half in team batting average, slugging percentage, on base percentage, and runs scored. Michael Toglia leads the team in home runs with four, while Ryan McMahon leads in RBI. On the mound, the Rockies have a low ranking in team ERA, WHIP, and batting average allowed. Ryan Feltner leads in strikeouts and Peter Lambert has the most wins. The team will rely on Dakota Hudson in their upcoming game. Overall, the Rockies have a power ranking of 29 and a record of 6-19. They recently faced San Diego, going 1-2 in their last three matchups.

Colorado Rockies Struggling on Mound, San Diego Padres Shine on Offense and Defense

The Colorado Rockies are currently struggling on the mound, ranking last in the league in ERA, WHIP, and batting average allowed. This deficiency in pitching is not balanced by strong hitting, as the Rockies rank in the middle of the pack in batting average and slugging percentage, and have scored runs at a below-average rate. In contrast, the San Diego Padres have excelled offensively, with the eighth best team batting average and the seventh most runs scored. They also demonstrate solid pitching, with the tenth best team ERA and fourteenth best batting average allowed. Despite a strong performance from San Diego starting pitcher Randy Vasquez, who has a 1.80 ERA, the Padres struggled defensively in a recent game, allowing three unearned runs. On the other hand, Colorado's starting pitcher Dakota Hudson has struggled in recent outings, giving up a total of 12 runs in just 14 innings pitched, resulting in losses for the Rockies.

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