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MLB : ATS Matchup
Tuesday 5/26/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
COLORADO  RUSIN )
 
CINCINNATI  LORENZEN )
+1.5  -160

-1.5  +140
+135

-145

8ov
 
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Final
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COLORADO (18 - 25) at CINCINNATI (18 - 26)
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Tuesday, 5/26/2015 7:10 PM
CHRIS RUSIN (L) vs. MICHAEL LORENZEN (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
907COLORADO+100Ov 8.5,-105+105Ov 8,-105
908CINCINNATI-110Un 8.5,-115-115Un 8,-115
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
COLORADO - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games18-25-5.124-184.30.2690.3130.4240.7375.20.2810.3480.4330.781
Road Games10-12+1.513-93.70.2470.2850.3930.6784.70.2660.3340.4040.738
vs Right-handed Starters16-17+0.220-124.80.2770.3220.4520.7745.50.2800.3440.4420.786
Past 7 Games4-3+1.15-26.60.3090.3630.4550.8195.30.2780.3260.4370.762
Grass Games18-25-5.124-184.30.2690.3130.4240.7375.20.2810.3480.4330.781
Night Games11-18-5.815-133.90.2580.2970.4060.7035.50.2900.3530.4410.794
COLORADO - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.30.2690.313431478398829430.424183943352027533315133
Road Games3.70.2470.28522761188401230.39379402061113314131715
Righty Starters4.80.2770.322331146318708380.452154762301121128284024
COLORADO - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.411.340153847516111441268-612570.6%
Road Games4.301.28875.3403675522684-28280%

CINCINNATI - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games18-26-8.620-203.70.2380.3040.3910.6954.50.2520.3190.4080.727
Home Games9-10-2.310-63.90.2320.3080.4120.7205.00.2570.3170.4220.739
vs Left-handed Starters4-6-1.86-34.10.2550.3150.4160.7324.90.2540.3310.4240.755
Past 7 Games0-7-7.44-32.70.2380.2780.3680.6465.40.2910.3660.4260.792
Grass Games18-26-8.620-203.70.2380.3040.3910.6954.50.2520.3190.4080.727
Night Games15-14+1.615-123.90.2390.3070.3920.7004.40.2470.3150.3910.706
CINCINNATI - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.70.2380.3044414723505210510.3911551413304429839213429
Home Games3.90.2320.30819629146233280.4126969149221351371215
Lefty Starters4.10.2550.3151034187125110.41639307696111446
CINCINNATI - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.971.434121.371671169581156-87558.3%
Home Games4.951.33563.7353564521726-44450%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
COLORADO - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/12/2015KENDRICK(R)@ LA ANGELSWILSON(L)2-5L1658 unU5401070
5/13/2015LYLES(R)@ LA ANGELSSANTIAGO(L)1-2L1558 unU1080860
5/14/2015BETTIS(R)@ LA DODGERSANDERSON(L)5-4W1958 unO9709101
5/15/2015BUTLER(R)@ LA DODGERSKERSHAW(L)4-6L2606.5 ovO89112100
5/16/2015DE LA ROSA(L)@ LA DODGERSGREINKE(R)7-1W1806.5 evO952351
5/17/2015KENDRICK(R)@ LA DODGERSBOLSINGER(R)0-1L1908 unU350370
5/18/2015LYLES(R)PHILADELPHIAHAMELS(L)3-4L+1009 unU10811071
5/19/2015BETTIS(R)PHILADELPHIAHARANG(R)6-5W-1159 evO7511161
5/20/2015BUTLER(R)PHILADELPHIAGONZALEZ(R)2-4L-13510 unU7329100
5/21/2015DE LA ROSA(L)PHILADELPHIAWILLIAMS(R)7-3W-1609.5 unO12111772
5/22/2015KENDRICK(R)SAN FRANCISCOVOGELSONG(R)8-11L+10010 ovO13801471
5/23/2015LYLES(R)SAN FRANCISCOHESTON(R)8-10L-10510 unO13621451
5/23/2015HALE(R)SAN FRANCISCOPETIT(R)5-3W+10510.5 unU982960
5/24/2015BETTIS(R)SAN FRANCISCOHUDSON(R)11-2W+11510 evO1160651
5/25/2015BUTLER(R)@ CINCINNATIMARQUIS(R)5-4W1358.5 evO11901191
5/26/2015DE LA ROSA(L)@ CINCINNATILORENZEN(R) 
5/27/2015KENDRICK(R)@ CINCINNATILEAKE(R) 
5/29/2015LYLES(R)@ PHILADELPHIAHAMELS(L) 
5/30/2015BETTIS(R)@ PHILADELPHIAHARANG(R) 
5/31/2015BUTLER(R)@ PHILADELPHIAGONZALEZ(R) 
6/1/2015 LA DODGERS  
6/2/2015 LA DODGERS  

CINCINNATI - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/12/2015DESCLAFANI(R)ATLANTAFOLTYNEWICZ(R)4-3W-1358 ovU8709121
5/13/2015IGLESIAS(R)ATLANTASTULTS(L)5-1W-1307.5 unU740240
5/14/2015CUETO(R)SAN FRANCISCOLINCECUM(R)4-3W-1657 unP780750
5/15/2015MARQUIS(R)SAN FRANCISCOBUMGARNER(L)2-10L+1207.5 unO10811360
5/16/2015LEAKE(R)SAN FRANCISCOVOGELSONG(R)2-11L-1358 ovO71101650
5/17/2015DESCLAFANI(R)SAN FRANCISCOHESTON(R)8-9L+1008 evO128016122
5/19/2015CUETO(R)@ KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)0-3L1106.5 unU440960
5/20/2015MARQUIS(R)@ KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)1-7L1407.5 unO91001040
5/22/2015LEAKE(R)@ CLEVELANDCARRASCO(R)3-7L1657 unO65011111
5/23/2015DESCLAFANI(R)@ CLEVELANDKLUBER(R)1-2L2157 unU960450
5/24/2015IGLESIAS(R)@ CLEVELANDBAUER(R)2-5L1708.5 ovU6638131
5/25/2015MARQUIS(R)COLORADOBUTLER(R)4-5L-1458.5 evO11911190
5/26/2015LORENZEN(R)COLORADODE LA ROSA(L) 
5/27/2015LEAKE(R)COLORADOKENDRICK(R) 
5/29/2015CUETO(R)WASHINGTONSTRASBURG(R) 
5/30/2015DESCLAFANI(R)WASHINGTONGONZALEZ(L) 
5/31/2015MARQUIS(R)WASHINGTONROARK(R) 
6/2/2015 @ PHILADELPHIA  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
COLORADO: DENVER (AP) - Troy Tulowitzki benefits by having Carlos Gonzalez in the lineup. Gonzalez certainly benefits from Tulowitzki's presence, too.
But the Colorado Rockies may not benefit as much as you might think having those two sluggers together in the batting order. A healthy Tulo and CarGo by no means guarantees success, even if the Rockies are banking on bounce-back years from them to end a string of four straight losing seasons.
At least, the numbers seem to indicate as much. Since 2010, the Rockies are just 185-198 (.483 winning percentage) when Gonzalez and Tulowitzki are both in the starting lineup, according to STATS.
Still better than the alternative, though. Colorado is 175-252 (.410) when one or both don't start.
The takeaway is simple: This powerful tandem needs some help.
Colorado didn't make any splashy moves over the winter after a 66-96 season that led to sweeping changes in the front office. The biggest moves by new GM Jeff Bridich weren't to bolster a beleaguered pitching staff, but to bring in veteran catcher Nick Hundley and utility infielder Daniel Descalso.
Bridich believes Tulowitzki and Gonzalez can do more to get this team back on track than any sort of blockbuster deal.
If they stay on the field, that is.
''I'm not going to sit here and say we're a 90-win team or whatever it is. I'm just getting myself ready to play,'' Tulowitzki said. ''That's my goal, keep myself healthy.''
That's been anything but easy for the smooth-fielding shortstop. Over his career, he's had stints on the disabled list for a quadriceps tendon tear, lacerated right hand, broken left wrist and a groin injury. Last season, Tulowitzki played only 91 games before undergoing hip surgery.
''I feel great,'' said Tulowitzki, who turned 30 in October. ''But you guys judge and tell me.''
Like Tulowitzki, Gonzalez also feels fit again. The outfielder was limited to 70 games because of surgery to remove a small tumor in his left index finger and then another on his left knee.
''I'm feeling really good in the outfield, so that's a really good sign,'' Gonzalez said.
No doubt, Tulowitzki and Gonzalez fuel each other on offense. With Tulowitzki in the lineup since 2010, Gonzalez hit .307 with 89 homers spanning 402 games. Without him, Gonzalez's average was .291 with 30 homers in 185 games, according to STATS research.
And while Tulowitzki's batting average actually goes up without Gonzalez (.307 to .328), his slugging percentage dips a bit (.559 to .533).
''I think everything will take care of itself - if I play,'' Tulowitzki said.
With the NL West vastly improved, the Rockies aren't exactly in the conversation as contenders. But they do boast Tulowitzki and Gonzalez, along with NL batting champ Justin Morneau and Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado.
''We're a nobody. That's OK with us,'' Arenado said. ''If we stay healthy, we're going to do some damage.''
Things to know as the Rockies try to get back on track:
TRADE RUMORS: Tulowitzki didn't pay too much attention to the trade rumors that popped up in the offseason. Should the Rockies fall out of contention early, those rumors could surface again. "I do know that rumors fly and rumors fly at a high rate these days with all the social media that's going on,'' Tulowitzki said.
YOUNG ROTATION: Lefty Jorge De La Rosa is dealing with a nagging groin injury this spring and righty Jhoulys Chacin was recently let go. That could pave the way for top prospects Eddie Butler and Jon Gray to work their way into the rotation. ''He's a talented kid,'' manager Walt Weiss said of Gray. ''Now it's just a matter of maturing and knowing he belongs.''
NO PLACE LIKE HOME: The Rockies had the worst road record (21-60) last season and hit almost 100 points lower away from home (.228) than at Coors Field (.322). ''Obviously there are some adjustments our hitters have to make, going away from our place,'' Weiss said.
GOLDEN INFIELD: Starter Kyle Kendrick certainly appreciates this infield, with Arenado, Tulowitzki and second baseman DJ LeMahieu all having earned a Gold Glove in their career. ''The defense is great,'' Kendrick said. ''You keep the ball down, you get ground balls, you're going to get outs.''
CINCINNATI: CINCINNATI (AP) - The rotation was Cincinnati's strength in an otherwise disappointing season last year. It's the Reds' biggest question as they try to move forward.
They're not sure what they're getting beyond 20-game-winner Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake, the only two holdovers who are healthy enough to pitch as the season begins. They've got some veteran retreads and unproven young starters trying to hold it together.
The rotation could be a work in progress well into the season.
''I know what the regular lineup looks like,'' second-year manager Bryan Price said. ''The biggest challenge is the bullpen and deciding roles and finalizing the last two starting pitchers.''
The Reds created two openings by trading Mat Latos and Alfredo Simon in the offseason. Homer Bailey hasn't fully recovered from surgery on his forearm and won't be ready until at least mid-April.
Cincinnati is counting on Anthony DeSclafani, who was acquired from Miami in the trade for Latos, to fill one of the spots. The rest of the rotation was under construction late in spring training, a sign of how much things had changed from a year ago.
''We feel we have a competitive team,'' Price said. ''This isn't a rebuilt situation. So we have to feel as confident as we can one-through-five in our rotation.''
The Reds lost 86 games last season in large part because of a subpar offense and a bullpen that finished as one of the NL's worst. They've tried to fix those two problems in the offseason through trades and free agency.
Now, a lot of it is on the starters to make it hold together during a special season in Cincinnati, which will host the All-Star Game. Some things to watch:
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CUETO'S CONTRACT
Cueto is entering the final year on his deal. The Reds have talked to him about an extension, but nothing was imminent as spring training wound down. If Cueto doesn't have an extension by midseason, the Reds would be in the position of considering a trade offer rather than letting him leave as a free agent after the season.
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VOTTO'S LEG
First baseman Joey Votto didn't play after July 5 because of strained muscles above his left knee. The 2010 National League MVP felt good in spring training. The Reds struggled to score runs last season despite playing in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. If Votto is back to form, the offense will get a huge boost. The question is whether he can make it through the season without getting hurt again.
''I think that I've proven when healthy that I'm a helpful part of the team,'' Votto said.
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NEEDING RELIEF
The bullpen was one of the biggest problems in the second half of the season, contributing to the Reds' collapse. They were only 1 1/2 games out in the NL Central at the All-Star break, but went 25-42 the rest of the way. The bullpen was 1-17 after the break. Closer Aroldis Chapman was dependable, but the middle of the bullpen was a huge problem. The Reds added Burke Badenhop and Kevin Gregg to try to help, and moved left-hander Tony Cingrani into a relief role during spring training.
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OUT IN LEFT FIELD
Ryan Ludwick struggled in his return from a significant shoulder injury, and nobody else excelled in left field, either, making it the biggest weakness in the lineup. The Reds got Marlon Byrd in a trade with the Phillies, hoping to finally stabilize the position. The 14-year veteran knows there's a lot at stake in how he performs.
''Yes, there is pressure and there should be,'' Byrd said. ''This is a team that wanted me. I've got to come in to fill that veteran role, the left field spot, and bring some pop to the lineup. I have to do what I've done the last two years. To do any less is just a failure on my part.''
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RUN BILLY RUN
Center fielder Billy Hamilton had an exceptional rookie season, stealing a club-record 56 bases. He wore down as the season went along, batting only .200 with 18 steals in the second half. The 6-foot, 160-pound leadoff hitter lifted weights in the offseason, trying to get stronger so he doesn't fade again.
''I'm not a power hitter, but I want to be stronger than last year,'' Hamilton said.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (COLORADO-CINCINNATI) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Rockies-Reds Preview* ======================

By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer

Colorado (17-25) at Cincinnati (18-25), 7:10 p.m. EDT

Despite a slight offensive improvement, the Cincinnati Reds couldn't match the Colorado Rockies' hot lineup while extending their longest losing streak in 17 years.

Cincinnati looks to capitalize on a seemingly advantageous matchup with Jorge De La Rosa Tuesday night at Great American Ballpark as it tries to avoid a 10th straight loss.

The slumping Reds (18-26) had scored two runs or fewer six times in the first eight games of their skid while going 5 for 53 with runners in scoring position.

Manager Bryan Price even elected to bat starting pitcher Jason Marquis eighth Monday - the first time since 1933 that a Reds pitcher hit in any spot other than ninth. Marquis had a base hit and Todd Frazier and Marlon Byrd homered, but it wasn't enough in a 5-4 loss that extended the club's longest skid since dropping 11 in a row in 1998.

"We've earned our nine-game losing streak, but we're capable of playing better," Price said. "It makes it hard to find enjoyment and peace when you know you're capable of playing better."

Zack Cozart was 0 for 3, falling to 2 for 30 over his last eight games.

Colorado (18-25) appears to be in the midst of at least a modest turnaround, winning four of six while hitting .321 and averaging 7.3 runs. Nolan Arenado had three hits, including his ninth homer, and added a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth. DJ LeMahieu was 2 for 5 with two RBIs and is 12 for 30 during an eight-game hitting streak.

"I see it turning around," manager Walt Weiss said. "I see us pitching better, taking better at-bats, just playing better."

The Rockies might need another big number with De La Rosa (1-2, 6.51 ERA) coming off yet another tumultuous outing. He needed 108 pitches Thursday to complete 4 1-3 innings against Philadelphia, allowing three runs and three walks. Though his five strikeouts made him the franchise's all-time leader, it marked the fifth time in six games he failed to record a quality start.

"It was a bad outing for me," he said. "But it's always good when you break a record."

The left-hander has been extremely inefficient, averaging 19.0 pitches per inning - the worst mark among NL pitchers with at least six starts.

De La Rosa is 3-1 in his last four matchups with Cincinnati despite a 5.09 ERA and six home runs allowed over 23 innings.

Cozart is hitting .353 against lefties and is 3 for 6 off De La Rosa.

Michael Lorenzen (1-1, 3.79) makes his first start for the Reds since May 10, when he gave up one run over five innings in a 4-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox. The first-year hurler has allowed three runs over three innings in two relief appearances since.

Rookie starters are 3-2 with a 4.75 ERA versus Colorado this season.

Cincinnati placed catcher Devin Mesoraco on the disabled list before Monday's game due to a sore left hip. He has been limited to pinch and designated hitter duties since April 12 and is batting just .178.

Colorado has won nine of 13 in the series.


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