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It’s the 67-72 Colorado Rockies versus the 57-82 San Diego Padres in the first game of a four game set in San Diego, California tonight. The first pitch at Petco Park is scheduled for 10:10 PM ET.
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In their last game the Rockies beat the San Francisco Giants 6-5. Colorado’s Cristhian Adames was the hero of the game with a two-run double in the 9th inning to give the Rockies the win. The Padres lost their last game falling to the Boston Red Sox 7-2. In the game the Padres were only out-hit 9-7, but they gave up three HR.
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The Rockies have won two of their last three games and while they are 12 games out of first place in the NL West they still have a chance, albeit a small one, to make the playoffs 6.5 games out of the 2nd NL Wild Card spot. Colorado ranks 2nd in the Majors in runs scored, but only 27th in team ERA.
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The Padres have lost four of their last five games, including their last two, and they are in the basement of the NL West. They are tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the 3rd fewest wins in baseball. San Diego ranks tied for 21st in runs scored and 25th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up
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<strong>Colorado: </strong>Jeff Hoffman (0-2, 6.60 ERA)
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<strong>San Diego:</strong> Clayton Richard (1-3, 3.29 ERA)
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Jeff Hoffman goes for the Rockies tonight and in his last outing he gave up two earned runs in five innings in a 10-8 loss to the L.A. Dodgers. He is a rookie that is making only his 4th MLB start and Colorado has lost his first three. In his three starts on the season Hoffman has gone 15 innings and has given up 11 earned runs.
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Clayton Richard gets the starting nod for the Padres and he had a solid last start going five innings and only giving up one earned run in a 4-2 win over the Dodgers. After losing his first two starts since coming over from the Chicago Cubs San Diego has won his last two. Richard is 1-2 with a 1.48 ERA in six appearances, including four starts, while with the Padres in his 2nd stint with the club, as he was with them from 2009 to 2013. The Padres are 1-4 in Richard’s last 5 home starts facing Rockies, but he has not faced them this season while with San Diego.
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Betting Angles
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The Padres are 21-7 in their last 28 home games against the Rockies.
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In the last 7 games between these teams the Over record is 5-1-1.
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In the last 7 games between these teams in San Diego the Over record is 5-2.
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This season the Padres are 31-36 at home and the Rockies are 30-37 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records
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<strong>Colorado Rockies:</strong> 67-72 SU / O/U 65-70 / Run Line W/L 76-63
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<strong>San Diego Padres</strong>: 57-82 SU / O/U 71-64 / Run Line W/L 79-60
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Colorado at San Diego Key Betting Trends
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COL is 2-7 in their last 9 road games.
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COL is 1-8 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
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COL has an Over record of 7-3 in their last 10 road games.
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SD is 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
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SD is 1-5 in their last 6 home games.
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SD has an Over record of 9-4-1 in their last 14 home games.
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Key Player Injuries
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<strong>ROCKIES</strong>
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[P] 04/04/2016 - Jairo Diaz 60-day DL (3/25), out for season ( Elbow )
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[CF] 09/07/2016 - Charlie Blackmon "?" Thursday vs. San Diego Padres ( Back )
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[P] 07/27/2016 - Jason Motte 15-day DL (7/26) ( Rotator Cuff )
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[SS] 08/02/2016 - Trevor Story 15-day DL (8/2), out for season ( Thumb )
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<strong>PADRES</strong>
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[RF] 08/23/2016 - Jabari Blash 15-day DL (8/19) ( Finger )
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[C] 09/01/2016 - Christian Bethancourt 15-day DL (8/31) ( Ribs )
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[P] 08/07/2016 - Erik Johnson 60-day DL (7/4), out for season ( Elbow )
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[P] 08/01/2016 - Colin Rea 15-day DL (7/31), out for season ( Elbow )
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[P] 05/31/2016 - Cesar Vargas 15-day DL (5/29) ( Elbow )
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[P] 06/28/2016 - Jonathan Edwards 60-day DL (3/25) ( Hip )
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[P] 04/03/2016 - Carter Capps 60-day DL (3/25); out for season ( Arm )
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[2B] 05/09/2016 - Jemile Weeks 60-day DL (5/8) ( Hamstring )
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[2B] 04/21/2016 - Cory Spangenberg 60-day DL (4/20) ( Quad )
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[P] 04/21/2016 - Robbie Erlin 60-day DL (4/18) ( Elbow )
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[P] 04/09/2016 - Tyson Ross 60-day DL (4/5) ( Shoulder )
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