The Atlanta Braves entered the All Star break with the worst record in baseball. I think they're in for a tough match-up against the Colorado Rockies as they open their second-half schedule Friday night.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Braves hand the ball to 31 year old Lucas Harrell (1-0, 1.32) who'll make his third start of the season. Harrell has pitched well since signing with the Braves as a free agent on May 20, but he's posted a 6.53 ERA in four career meetings with Colorado, and Carlos Gonzalez is 4-for-8 off the right-hander. The Rockies counter with Jorge De La Rosa (5-6, 5.74 ERA) who was demoted to the bullpen after a poor start to the season, but the left-hander is 3-2 with a 2.61 ERA in five outings since returning to the rotation.

2. Tyler Flowers Absence - The Braves' catcher will miss four-to-six weeks with a broken left hand. Bad news for a pitching staff already under heavy pressure to now have to get used to a new face behind the plate.

3. X-Factor - The Rockies have won eight of the past nine meetings with the Braves.

Selection: This is a play on the Colorado Rockies (10*)