Analysis:
3* on COLORADO ROCKIES
Listed Pitchers
I really like this spot for these Colorado Rockies on Tuesday Night. These Rockies have won three straight ballgames, including last nights blow out win over these Dodgers (8-1). They smacked around the Dodgers bullpen later in the game to pile on the 8 runs they plated. For tonight, the Rockies send out talented 26 year old Tyler Anderson. He's been very solid this season in his 14 starts. He's done his best work when taking the ball at HOME. In his 9 home starts, he's (4-1) with a very good (3.45) ERA. A strong (4 to 1) K/BB ratio, striking out 54 batters in 57 1/3 IP. He has a solid (1.20) WHIP overall for the season & simply does not walk many batters (20 walks in 83 IP). He won his lone start vs these Dodgers earlier this season. He pitched 7 strong innings, striking out 6, yielding just 6 hits & 2 runs. I do expect him to limit this Dodgers offense again tonight. The facts are that these Dodgers really struggle vs LH pitching. They are dead last in .OPS (.641) vs south paws. They're also just (16-17) vs LH pitching for the season. The Dodgers are just so much more potent vs RH pitching & their struggle vs LH pitching could lead to their downfall in the playoffs (if they hang on and make the playoffs). The Dodgers give the ball to Rich Hill. He returned from the DL in his last start. He pitched well vs the SF Giants. He went 6 innings and did not give up a run. However, he is on a 80-85 pitch count limit. Hill is not familiar with pitching at Coors Field, and that coupled with his pitch count limit, could be an issue for him and the Dodgers this evening. These Rockies hit left-handed pitching very well. They rank 4th in the National League in .OPS (.784). The bottom line for me here, is that I really think these Rockies are an extremely live home dog in this spot. I'm all over the COLORADO ROCKIES at plus money in this spot on Tuesday Night.