Dodgers shoot for another triumph vs. Rockies
The Dodgers’ arms banded together to seal an impressive 4-3 victory last night, but do they possess enough juice to go another round with the Rockies?
We’ll find out at 10:10 p.m. ET, when the two division rivals wrap up a three-game set in front of the Chavez Ravine crowd. Oddsmakers at online sports book BetDSI give the benefit of the doubt to Dave Roberts’ troops, while Colorado enters as a +152 underdog. The over/under run total is seven.
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After inefficiency got the best of 19-year-old phenom Julio Urias, five relievers combined to throw five innings of two-run ball in Tuesday’s middle contest. That necessitates an extended turn by Kenta Maeda (5-3, 2.84 ERA) shortly. The rookie righty dominated Walt Weiss’ club on April 23, fanning eight in a 4-1 triumph at Coors Field. Maeda’s past six appearances, however, have produced just one quality start.
Chris Rusin (1-4, 4.62) understands such frustration. The Colorado hurler is 0-4 with a 7.07 ERA since May 5. Nevertheless, perhaps he’ll discover success vs. Los Angeles’ popgun attack. The Dodgers are 26th in the majors in batting average (.234). Among regulars, only Corey Seager hits above .280.
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At the end of the evening, though, we expect the hosts to devise a way to claim the rubber match. The Rockies have dropped 14 of their last 21 affairs and seem destined for another awful finish in the National League West. Roberts’ players, of course, harbor considerably higher aspirations.
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