Colorado Rockies (59-47) at Philadelphia Phillies (59-45)
7:05pm - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Jorge De La Rosa, LHP (9-7, 4.68) v. J.A. Happ, LHP (7-2, 2.97)
J.A. Happ looks to regain the form that had some whispering his name in Rookie of the Year talks. Happ has been the Phillies' most consistent starter to this point, but has run into some bad luck in his last two starts going 0-2 with a 5.25 ERA in that time. His counterpart is a pitcher with whom many Phillies fans are familiar. Jorge De La Rosa famously started a game in Philadelphia last year when the Phillies put a 20-spot on the Rockies.
J.A. Happ will start the game for the Phillies as the left-hander looks to get himself and his team back on track. He will be making his first career start against the Rockies. In one lifetime appearance, Happ threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings against them. Current Rockies only have eight career plate appearances against Happ, with one hit. Look for Jim Tracy to put together another right-handed hitting order against the Phillies tonight.
Jorge De La Rosa makes his fourth career start against the Phillies, a team he has historically struggled against. De La Rosa has yielded a hefty .320 batting average against current Phillies in 60 plate appearances. In five career appearances against the Phils, De La Rosa is 0-2 with a plump 8.79 ERA. Nevertheless, the Phillies will need to be patient against this lefty to continue their success against him.
Facing a lefty will be tough at home. The Phillies will need a gritty performance by J.A. Happ to keep them close while the offense gets going. Another warm night in the City of Brotherly Love should see a lot of deep flyballs and extra-base hits so limiting walks will also be key for both starters.
7:05pm - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Jorge De La Rosa, LHP (9-7, 4.68) v. J.A. Happ, LHP (7-2, 2.97)
J.A. Happ looks to regain the form that had some whispering his name in Rookie of the Year talks. Happ has been the Phillies' most consistent starter to this point, but has run into some bad luck in his last two starts going 0-2 with a 5.25 ERA in that time. His counterpart is a pitcher with whom many Phillies fans are familiar. Jorge De La Rosa famously started a game in Philadelphia last year when the Phillies put a 20-spot on the Rockies.
J.A. Happ will start the game for the Phillies as the left-hander looks to get himself and his team back on track. He will be making his first career start against the Rockies. In one lifetime appearance, Happ threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings against them. Current Rockies only have eight career plate appearances against Happ, with one hit. Look for Jim Tracy to put together another right-handed hitting order against the Phillies tonight.
Jorge De La Rosa makes his fourth career start against the Phillies, a team he has historically struggled against. De La Rosa has yielded a hefty .320 batting average against current Phillies in 60 plate appearances. In five career appearances against the Phils, De La Rosa is 0-2 with a plump 8.79 ERA. Nevertheless, the Phillies will need to be patient against this lefty to continue their success against him.
Facing a lefty will be tough at home. The Phillies will need a gritty performance by J.A. Happ to keep them close while the offense gets going. Another warm night in the City of Brotherly Love should see a lot of deep flyballs and extra-base hits so limiting walks will also be key for both starters.
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