The set-up: Kyle Freeland has quietly been flying "under the radar" for the Rockies and I think he'll outlast his counterpart and defend his home field. Arizona will send Robbie Ray to the hill in this one.


The pitchers: Ray is so far 3-1 with a 5.23 ERA. Ray was originally slated to start in Friday in Atlanta, but he's been moved up to Thursday. In his most recent outing he'd be blasted for four runs, including serving up three homers, while striking out seven and walking four.


Freeland is so far 8-6 with a 3.18 ERA. He most recently allowed one earned run off five hits and four walks while striking out four over five innings against Seattle on Saturday. Freeland has to be feeling confident here, as note that he's a sharp 5-2 with a 2.89 ERA in front of the home town crowd thus far.


The pick: Rays recent form suggests that a date at hitter friendly Coors Field is not what the doctor has in mind to get back into the winners circle. Admittedly Freeland is likely "pitching over his head" a bit this season, but there's no reason not to think that he can't continue his steady progression at home. All things considered, a very fair price. Play on the Rockies.