1* free play on the Colorado Rockies...

The Colorado Rockies were thumped by the visiting Nationals, losing by a score of 15-6 in the series opener at Coors Field last night. They might expect a better result with their ace on the mound here in Game 2 tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Rockies hand the ball to Jorge De La Rosa, who beat the Nats in Washington just a few weeks ago. After going 20-3 over 30 starts at Coors Field over the last three seasons, he's just 2-2 at home this year. He has owned the Nats though, going 5-1 with a 3.86 ERA in eight starts versus Washington. The Nats counter with Stephen Strasburg, who is 0-2 with a 5.56 ERA in his last two trips to Coors Field.

2. Home Cookin' - The Rockies are batting a major league best .303 at Coors field, and only the Blue Jays have scored more runs in their home park. Strasburg has been roughed up on the road, with an ERA of 6.00 in eight starts.

3. X-Factor - The Nats are just 2-9 in their last 11 road games.

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