Padres Aim to Avoid Back-to-Back Losses Against Rockies
A Look at the Matchup
The San Diego Padres (71-41) will face the Colorado Rockies (52-60) on Wednesday, August 17, in the second game of a three-game series. The Padres are looking to avoid back-to-back losses after dropping the series opener 5-4 on Monday night. Randy Vasquez (3-6, 4.82 ERA) will take the mound for the Padres, while the Rockies will counter with Ryan Feltner (2-3, 5.89 ERA).
Keys to the Game
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Padres' Offense: The Padres have one of the most potent offenses in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They will need to continue to produce runs to support Vasquez on the mound. *
Rockies' Defense: The Rockies have struggled defensively this season, committing the fifth-most errors in the league. They will need to play error-free baseball to give Feltner a chance to succeed. *
Vasquez's Performance: Vasquez has been inconsistent this season, but he will need to pitch a quality start to give the Padres a chance to win.
Prediction
The Padres are a heavy favorite in this matchup, but the Rockies have shown some signs of life lately. However, the Padres' offense should be too much for the Rockies to handle, and they should be able to avoid back-to-back losses.
Padres 6, Rockies 3
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