(961) GIANTS at (962) ROCKIES
Take: (962) ROCKIES -115
It’s the Jorge De La Rosa at Coors Show! The debut of the 2015 edition was a major flop, but I’ll be back on JDLR today as the Rockies attempt to record another win against the Giants.
De La Rosa was bombed out on Monday as the Padres simply annihilated almost everything he threw. But there didn’t appear to be anything wrong with De La Rosa. In fact, he might have been a little too strong as his velocity was up from his norm, and that could well have impacted his command. In any event, I’m chalking it up as just one bad start. Even with the loss, the Rockies are now a mind boggling 48-10 at Coors when De La Rosa starts, and that’s about the most insane putting trend I’ve ever seen.
Tim Hudson draws the assignment for the defending champs. I see some red flags for Huddy in spite of his putting up acceptable numbers in his first three starts. One of those alerts regarding Hudson is his velocity dip. This guy is as crafty as it gets, and that’s how he’s flourished for so long in spite of never having blow away stuff. But now Hudson is down to an 87.5 average with the #1 and his other offerings have also shown some decline.
If Hudson is able to locate and generate his usual quota of ground balls, he should be okay in most parks. But there’s not much room for error in this ballpark and Coors has never been heaven on earth for Hudson. He’s made eight starts at this stadium and has yet to record a win, while compiling an unattractive 7.29 ERA in 42 innings of work.
The Rockies have had the Giants number so far this season and I have to believe that it’s too soon to bail on the De La Rosa home express. No bargain on the price as the Rockies have opened as the favorite, but it’s certainly not a severe impost, so I’ll be backing the Rockies tonight.
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