PREMIUM
Oh Padres, wherefore art thou?
(MLB) Colorado vs. San Diego,
Money Line: 130.00 Colorado (Away)
Result: Loss
Money Line: 130.00 Colorado (Away)
Result: Loss
Rockies (Gomber) vs. San Diego (Knehr)
The Padres, after an unsuccessful trade deadline, took more lumps on Saturday, losing both Tatis Jr and Chris Paddack to injuries. This, on top of losing 5 of 7, including two to the Colorado Rockies, signifies a low point in this once-promising season. They look to Reiss Knehr, called up from Triple-A, to take the mound. Knehr has only started once before, lasting 3.2 innings against the same Rockies, allowing 2 runs and giving up 4 walks.
Knehr’s competition today is Rockies’ lefty Austin Gomber (8-5, 3.69). This will be his 4th start since returning from the IL; he is 2-0 in his last two, lasting 6 innings in each. Gomber has been a very effective starter and a rare bright spot for the Rockies this year.
Most of the general stats favor the Padres. They have a very good home record and are 18-9 against left handed pitching. The Rockies have a laughable road record and struggle against right-handed starters. Their pen pales in comparison to San Diego’s or anyone else’s for that matter.. None the less, the Padres ARE 2-5 for a reason. Losing Tatis takes a real chunk out of their offense. Losing another starter put pressure on their relief efforts. I am wagering on Gomber to limit access to the inept Colorado bullpen, and the Rockies to win three straight. Rockies to win outright.
The Padres, after an unsuccessful trade deadline, took more lumps on Saturday, losing both Tatis Jr and Chris Paddack to injuries. This, on top of losing 5 of 7, including two to the Colorado Rockies, signifies a low point in this once-promising season. They look to Reiss Knehr, called up from Triple-A, to take the mound. Knehr has only started once before, lasting 3.2 innings against the same Rockies, allowing 2 runs and giving up 4 walks.
Knehr’s competition today is Rockies’ lefty Austin Gomber (8-5, 3.69). This will be his 4th start since returning from the IL; he is 2-0 in his last two, lasting 6 innings in each. Gomber has been a very effective starter and a rare bright spot for the Rockies this year.
Most of the general stats favor the Padres. They have a very good home record and are 18-9 against left handed pitching. The Rockies have a laughable road record and struggle against right-handed starters. Their pen pales in comparison to San Diego’s or anyone else’s for that matter.. None the less, the Padres ARE 2-5 for a reason. Losing Tatis takes a real chunk out of their offense. Losing another starter put pressure on their relief efforts. I am wagering on Gomber to limit access to the inept Colorado bullpen, and the Rockies to win three straight. Rockies to win outright.
