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Re: 9-4-09
SAM CLAYTON
**21-9 with 25 dime selections, No. 22 goes tonight!**
25 dime - Rockies
Clinging to a one-game lead in the National League Wild Card standings, this is make-or-break time for the Rockies. And with a little under a month left to play, Colorado must continue to bolster their already impressive home record (38-27) and win the "must-win" games at Coors Field. The Rox responded as expected against the Mets, taking the first two contests against New York and that trend needs to continue today. Colorado had the wind sucked out of their sails against the Giants last weekend, but if they can continue to beat the sub .500 teams like everybody knows they should, they will be in great shape for the late September push.
I love this spot for the Rockies as they are pitted against a free-falling Diamondbacks squad, one that has been putrid on the highway lately. Arizona has dropped 13 of its last 17 contests on the road and they've plated a little over 3 runs a game over that span. And while usually that's enough to support Danny Haren (13-8, 2.78), the right-hander has hit a serious rough patch in August, posting a 4.95 ERA and allowing 5 runs or more three times. Meanwhile, Colorado has been on fire at Coors Field as they've won 11 of their last 16 home contests. Southpaw Pat Misch might have quieted the Rockies' hitters in yesterday's matinee, but it's no secret that this offense doesn't stay down for long. Colorado has been crushing right-handed pitching since the All-Star break and with Brad Hawpe and Carlos Gonzalez back in the lineup, things are looking up.
Jason Hammel gets the call for Colorado and unlike Haren, he went on a tear in August. The 6'6" right-hander complied a 3-1 record with a 3.63 ERA, which says a lot when you're pitching at a notorious hitters' ballpark. It's more than just numbers though, it was the quality teams -- Dodgers, Giants, Marlins, Phillies and Cubs -- that Hammel shut down so to speak as none of the aforementioned clubs got to him for more than three runs. In fact, his last three starts, Hammel's ERA is an amazing 2.36. He's heating up at the right time and with the Rockies bats looking to come full circle, this is a great value play. Lay the eight cents and roll with Colorado.
SAM CLAYTON
**21-9 with 25 dime selections, No. 22 goes tonight!**
25 dime - Rockies
Clinging to a one-game lead in the National League Wild Card standings, this is make-or-break time for the Rockies. And with a little under a month left to play, Colorado must continue to bolster their already impressive home record (38-27) and win the "must-win" games at Coors Field. The Rox responded as expected against the Mets, taking the first two contests against New York and that trend needs to continue today. Colorado had the wind sucked out of their sails against the Giants last weekend, but if they can continue to beat the sub .500 teams like everybody knows they should, they will be in great shape for the late September push.
I love this spot for the Rockies as they are pitted against a free-falling Diamondbacks squad, one that has been putrid on the highway lately. Arizona has dropped 13 of its last 17 contests on the road and they've plated a little over 3 runs a game over that span. And while usually that's enough to support Danny Haren (13-8, 2.78), the right-hander has hit a serious rough patch in August, posting a 4.95 ERA and allowing 5 runs or more three times. Meanwhile, Colorado has been on fire at Coors Field as they've won 11 of their last 16 home contests. Southpaw Pat Misch might have quieted the Rockies' hitters in yesterday's matinee, but it's no secret that this offense doesn't stay down for long. Colorado has been crushing right-handed pitching since the All-Star break and with Brad Hawpe and Carlos Gonzalez back in the lineup, things are looking up.
Jason Hammel gets the call for Colorado and unlike Haren, he went on a tear in August. The 6'6" right-hander complied a 3-1 record with a 3.63 ERA, which says a lot when you're pitching at a notorious hitters' ballpark. It's more than just numbers though, it was the quality teams -- Dodgers, Giants, Marlins, Phillies and Cubs -- that Hammel shut down so to speak as none of the aforementioned clubs got to him for more than three runs. In fact, his last three starts, Hammel's ERA is an amazing 2.36. He's heating up at the right time and with the Rockies bats looking to come full circle, this is a great value play. Lay the eight cents and roll with Colorado.
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