this Colorado Rockies Beat one major league giant last weekend and will target another in Tuesday’s two-game matchup against Team USA houston astros in denver
Houston will send Hunter Brown (6-6, 4.12 ERA) to the mound, while the Rocky Mountains No starters yet
Colorado took the day off to enjoy the weekend’s game against the New York Yankees.this the Rocky Mountains Wins two of New York’s three starts, most recently coming from a two-run deficit in the eighth inning and culminating in an 11th-inning walk by Alan Trejo on Sunday Won 8-7 on home runs
The day off will help the bullpen get some much-needed rest and give Colorado head coach Bud Black a chance to figure out what he can do as a starter on Tuesday.
this the Rocky Mountains Four key players in the current starting line-up are injured, with two of them – Deutsches Max and Antonio Senzatra – out due to Tommy John surgery. Kyle Freeland (shoulder) on 15 days of IL and Ryan Feltner (head) on 60 days of IL
That opens up opportunities for others, like Conor Siebold, who has struggled so far this season. Blake will likely go with Peter Lambert, who has been dealing with stress as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Lambert was sent to the minor leagues before the All-Star break in an attempt to get him used to going further in the game.He earned a starting spot this year, but the Rocky Mountains Plans to limit his innings as a precaution
“It’s the most sensible thing to do,” Lambert said of the inning limit. “I’d rather pitch in September than have a layoff in August.”
Unfortunately for Colorado, it has the flexibility to adjust its roster because the playoffs aren’t realistic. Meanwhile, Houston is chasing Texas in the American League West and looking to successfully defend its World Series title.
this astros Having stuck in place for most of the season, three games behind the Rangers, they need help adjusting to an overworked bullpen.Four pitchers have appeared in 40 or more games this season, with starter Flambert Valdez missing Saturday’s start with a calf injury
Houston could call for more weapons to be brought in before the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
“We might also be in the market for some ‘pen help,’ if we can get it,” general manager Dana Brown told reporters. astros’ broadcast Sunday. “Most of our people are taxed.
The good news for Houston is that it’s playing against a team that has been dominant for the past decade. Since 2013, astros 21-5 against the Rocky Mountainsincluding two wins in Houston earlier this month
Brown hasn’t faced Colorado in his young career, but his 17 starts this season have been impressive. However, the Browns have struggled of late, going 0-3 with a 7.23 ERA in their past four games.
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