The San Diego Padres have officially mailed it in for the 2018 season as they attempt to land the highest possible draft pick for 2018. Instead of trading starting pitchers Tyson Ross and Jordan Lyles before the July 31 non-waiver deadline, the team simply let them go via waiver claims (to save a bit of money), Ross to the Cardinals and Lyles to the Brewers. If I’m a fan living in San Diego, why would I bother attending a game now? The Friars open a series in Milwaukee on Tuesday. Here’s a look at two intriguing matchups this week. Check back for MLB odds before placing your betting ticket.
The Pirates shocked many by trading for Tampa Bay ace Chris Archer before last Tuesday’s trade deadline and Archer struggled in his Pirates’ debut on Friday, surrendering five runs (four earned) on seven hits across 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Cardinals. He struck out six on the night but also issued four walks. He served up a leadoff homer to Matt Carpenter, then settled in nicely until the Cardinals broke through for three runs while chasing him in the fifth inning. Archer now owns a disappointing 4.49 ERA and 1.44 WHIP over 100 1/3 innings through 18 starts on the season. He won his only career start (6 IP, 2 ER, 11 Ks) at Coors Field in 2016.It’s German Marquez (9-8, 4.70) for Colorado. A blown save with 2 outs in the ninth on Friday in Milwaukee cost Marquez his fifth consecutive victory after the right-hander pitched well once again. In 7 innings, he allowed 2 runs and struck out 9, lowering his ERA to 2.95 over his last 6 starts.Since their eight-game home losing streak ended June 18, the Rockies have gone 16-4 at Coors Field. Over that 20-game span, have outscored opponents 118-73. They have posted a 3.28 team ERA, a 3.01 ERA by the starters and a 3.86 ERA by the bullpen.
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— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) 5 de agosto de 2018
Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets
- When: Tuesday, 7:10 PM ET (MLB Extra Innings)
Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies
- When: Wednesday, 3:10 PM ET (MLB Extra Innings)
