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MLB : ATS Matchup
Sunday 8/2/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
COLORADO  FLANDE )
 
ST LOUIS  GARCIA )
+1.5  -125

-1.5  +105
+180

-190

7.5un
 
2
Final
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COLORADO (44 - 58) at ST LOUIS (66 - 38)
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Sunday, 8/2/2015 2:15 PM
YOHAN FLANDE (L) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
911COLORADO+165Ov 7.5,-110+187Ov 7.5,+115
912ST LOUIS-175Un 7.5,-110-205Un 7.5,-135
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
COLORADO - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games44-58-9.353-454.60.2740.3220.4430.7655.20.2800.3450.4560.800
Road Games20-31-4.426-233.60.2440.2890.3970.6864.70.2630.3310.4300.761
vs Left-handed Starters5-17-11.712-103.60.2590.2980.3810.6795.50.2900.3600.4760.836
Past 7 Games3-405-26.90.3030.3570.5580.9145.60.3080.3760.4940.870
Grass Games44-58-9.353-454.60.2740.3220.4430.7655.20.2800.3450.4560.800
Day Games20-17+4.720-175.40.2800.3400.4740.8144.40.2590.3300.4190.749
COLORADO - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.60.2740.3221023499958176321170.44345225179256658916310462
Road Games3.60.2440.289511737423838560.3971791104512530543303929
Lefty Starters3.60.2590.29822737191273190.38178411981413022121814
COLORADO - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games4.421.4223461851703623413029516-17231363.9%
Road Games4.201.361158.7847415115651455-814573.7%

ST LOUIS - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games66-38+20.639-614.00.2560.3170.3910.7082.90.2420.2980.3550.653
Home Games39-16+16.416-373.80.2610.3260.3950.7212.70.2410.2950.3480.643
vs Left-handed Starters13-14-4.210-173.70.2430.3070.3700.6773.70.2590.3180.3800.699
Past 7 Games3-4-3.62-53.40.2550.3090.4110.7203.30.2370.2890.3840.673
Grass Games66-38+20.639-614.00.2560.3170.3910.7082.90.2420.2980.3550.653
Day Games20-11+6.47-233.40.2540.3120.3790.6912.70.2370.3040.3540.658
ST LOUIS - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.00.2560.317104354690718819840.3913983207934874798619331
Home Games3.80.2610.32655183247910712380.3952011753822439856344419
Lefty Starters3.70.2430.30727943229385240.370100872351619331192911
ST LOUIS - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games2.371.27030789812812010927318-1342982.4%
Home Games2.081.293168.74439164115413211-526389.7%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
COLORADO - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
7/20/2015RUSIN(L)TEXASMARTINEZ(R)8-7W-15510.5 unO10921070
7/21/2015KENDRICK(R)TEXASHARRISON(L)0-9L-13011.5 unU87117111
7/22/2015DE LA ROSA(L)TEXASPEREZ(L)8-10L-15510.5 unO9711082
7/24/2015BUTLER(R)CINCINNATIDESCLAFANI(R)6-5W-11511 unP11601080
7/25/2015RUSIN(L)CINCINNATICUETO(R)2-5L+12010 unU6521251
7/26/2015KENDRICK(R)CINCINNATILORENZEN(R)17-7W+10511.5 unO155014110
7/27/2015DE LA ROSA(L)@ CHICAGO CUBSHENDRICKS(R)8-9L1307 unO13711041
7/28/2015FLANDE(L)@ CHICAGO CUBSBEELER(R)7-2W1408.5 ovO1070770
7/29/2015BUTLER(R)@ CHICAGO CUBSLESTER(L)2-3L2008 evU530650
7/30/2015RUSIN(L)@ ST LOUISMARTINEZ(R)8-9L1757 evO161001493
7/31/2015KENDRICK(R)@ ST LOUISWACHA(R)0-7L2157.5 unU68014111
8/1/2015DE LA ROSA(L)@ ST LOUISLYNN(R)6-2W1557 unO1180850
8/2/2015FLANDE(L)@ ST LOUISGARCIA(L) 
8/3/2015BUTLER(R)SEATTLEHERNANDEZ(R) 
8/4/2015RUSIN(L)SEATTLENUNO(L) 
8/5/2015KENDRICK(R)SEATTLEWALKER(R) 
8/7/2015DE LA ROSA(L)@ WASHINGTONZIMMERMANN(R) 
8/8/2015FLANDE(L)@ WASHINGTONFISTER(R) 
8/9/2015 @ WASHINGTON  

ST LOUIS - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
7/19/2015COONEY(L)NY METSNIESE(L)1-3L-1407.5 evU1314116250
7/21/2015WACHA(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)8-5W-1357.5 unO1192870
7/22/2015LYNN(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)3-2W-1458 evU770871
7/23/2015LACKEY(R)KANSAS CITYYOUNG(R)4-3W-1407 unP7601080
7/24/2015COONEY(L)ATLANTABANUELOS(L)4-2W-1907.5 unU980642
7/25/2015MARTINEZ(R)ATLANTAMILLER(R)1-0W-2206.5 ovU230740
7/26/2015WACHA(R)ATLANTAWISLER(R)2-3L-1907 unU892890
7/27/2015LYNN(R)CINCINNATIIGLESIAS(R)4-1W-1607.5 unU770580
7/28/2015GARCIA(L)CINCINNATILEAKE(R)0-4L-1457 evU450730
7/29/2015LACKEY(R)CINCINNATIDESCLAFANI(R)0-1L-1657.5 unU460230
7/30/2015MARTINEZ(R)COLORADORUSIN(L)9-8W-1857 evO149316100
7/31/2015WACHA(R)COLORADOKENDRICK(R)7-0W-2357.5 unU14111680
8/1/2015LYNN(R)COLORADODE LA ROSA(L)2-6L-1657 unO8501180
8/2/2015GARCIA(L)COLORADOFLANDE(L) 
8/4/2015LACKEY(R)@ CINCINNATIDESCLAFANI(R) 
8/5/2015MARTINEZ(R)@ CINCINNATIHOLMBERG(L) 
8/6/2015WACHA(R)@ CINCINNATILORENZEN(R) 
8/7/2015LYNN(R)@ MILWAUKEELOHSE(R) 
8/8/2015GARCIA(L)@ MILWAUKEEPERALTA(R) 
8/9/2015 @ MILWAUKEE  
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.''
ST LOUIS: ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Cardinals hope Michael Wacha is ready to stand alongside ace Adam Wainwright at the top of their rotation.
Wacha was the NL Championship Series MVP as a rookie but just 5-6 with a 3.20 ERA in 19 starts last year. He was sidelined for most of the season's second half by a stress reaction in his shoulder, and was rusty in October before giving up Travis Ishikawa's series-winning homer in Game 5 of the NLCS.
Now he feels healthy.
''It's very encouraging, the long term of what this kid could be and the short term of how he feels, somebody every fifth day that can bring the kind of stuff he does,'' St. Louis manager Mike Matheny said. ''He feels good about himself and we feel good about what we're seeing.''
The 23-year-old Wacha has long insisted the injury is behind him.
''Ever since I came back last year, I haven't thought about it when I was on the mound,'' Wacha said. ''As far as I know, it was a rare injury. I'm not sure where it came from.''
If it stays away, the Cardinals figure to again have one of the deeper starting staffs despite trading 15-game winner Shelby Miller for outfielder Jason Heyward. Wainwright was a 20-game winner for the second time, and Lance Lynn has averaged 16 wins during three years in the rotation.
John Lackey is a proven late-season talent. Jaime Garcia's resurgent spring following surgery to relieve nerve compression may cause promising Carlos Martinez to be related to the bullpen again.
Lackey expects to be more comfortable in his first full NL season, saying ''It's different for a lot of reasons.''
Things to watch for with the Cardinals, who open April 5 at Chicago:
LEFT-HANDED HEAVY
There are five lefty bats in the lineup, a potential downside. But there also figures to be more power on the bench. Mark Reynolds, who has hit 20 or more homers each of the last seven seasons, was signed as a free agent. He could factor in as a semi-regular, especially at first base, where Matt Adams has struggled against lefties.
HEYWARD TIME
Only 25, Heyward is a potential future core member of the franchise. His is eligible for free agency after the World Series, and the wooing began not long after the trade with Atlanta - which also brought set-up man Jordan Walden.
''He fits in very well with how our guys work, how seriously they take the game,'' Matheny said. ''He's mixed in very well to this point.''
IMPROVED POP
St. Louis hit just 105 homers last season, second-fewest in the majors. They Cardianls are anticipating more out of right field from Heyward, who had a career-low 11 last year while forced into the leadoff spot with Atlanta. Jhonny Peralta followed his drug suspension with a 21 homers, a franchise record among shortstops, and the smooth-swinging Adams is capable of hitting a lot more than 15.
HEALTHY CHOICES
A full return by Garcia would be an unexpected bonus after two injury-filled seasons. Wainwright and Lynn are recovering from health setbacks early in spring training. Center fielder Jon Jay made a delayed exhibition debut following wrist surgery. ''I said the whole goal was to be ready April 5,'' Jay said.
MORE SPEED
Along with increasing the power profile, there will be an emphasis on manufacturing runs. The Cardinals stole 57 bases last year, third-fewest in the major leagues, but are primed for at least a little more thievery with both Wong and Heyward capable of swiping 20-plus.
''I want to see bigger leads. I want to see more aggressive chances with balls in the dirt,'' Matheny said. ''I want to see us take a first-and-second double steal because we have the kind of players to do that.''
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (COLORADO-ST LOUIS) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Rockies-Cardinals Preview* ===========================

Colorado (43-58) at St. Louis (66-37), 2:15 p.m. EDT

Jaime Garcia's worst career ERA is against the Colorado Rockies mostly thanks to one disastrous outing at Coors Field, though he also has been poor in two home losses to them.

He won't get a victory no matter how well he pitches if the St. Louis Cardinals continue their alarming trend of providing him with no support.

The Cardinals (66-38) have been blanked in half of Garcia's eight starts heading into Sunday's outing as they look to capture a four-game home series from the Rockies.

Garcia (3-4, 2.00 ERA) was activated off the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and gave up three runs in six innings in a 4-0 loss to Cincinnati, and the Cardinals have been shut out in all four of his losses as he's had a 2.67 ERA. He had been out with a left groin strain.

The left-hander is 0-3 with a 10.53 ERA in four outings versus the Rockies, with the bulk of that damage in a career-worst 12-run effort in 3 1-3 innings at Denver in a 15-4 loss May 28, 2011. That doesn't mean it will be easier for him Sunday because since that game, he's faced them twice at home and lost both with an 8.18 ERA. He also received no runs of support in any of those three defeats.

Drew Stubbs is a .310 hitter with a homer and 11 strikeouts in 29 at-bats versus Garcia and Carlos Gonzalez is 6 for 12 with a homer and two doubles.

The Rockies (44-58) are a major league-worst 5-17 against left-handed starters and could give righty-hitting first baseman Kyle Parker his first start after he was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday. Parker, who only received 26 at-bats in 18 games for Colorado last year, was batting .280 with 58 RBIs for the Isotopes.

"He'll get an opportunity to get some more consistent playing time than he had in the past," manager Walt Weiss told MLB's official website. "It's always tough when your at-bats are hit-or-miss. He's done a good job this year and he got better as the year went on and put himself in position for this."

St. Louis is seeking to capture its sixth straight home series over Colorado, taking 16 of the last 20 meetings at Busch Stadium despite losing 6-2 on Saturday.

Nolan Arenado went 2 for 5 with a two-run homer to give him a major league-best 80 RBIs after entering in a 5-for-36 slump.

The Rockies will give Yohan Flande (1-1, 3.68) his second start after he yielded one run over five innings Tuesday to earn a 7-2 road victory over the Chicago Cubs. He went 0-6 with a 5.77 ERA in his first 10 starts - all last year.

The left-hander's only start against the Cardinals was his big-league debut June 25, 2014. He was charged with four runs over five innings and did not receive a decision in a 9-6 defeat.

Stephen Piscotty is 5 for 11 in this series for St. Louis and batting .435 during a seven-game hitting streak.

"It's like a dream," said Piscotty, who was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on July 21. "This has been the best two weeks of my life."

Jhonny Peralta seeks to homer in three consecutive games for the first time since May 10-13, 2011, with Detroit.


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