The Rockies starter has an 8.64 ERA at home and allowed 3 HR in 8 IP. D-Backs love to hit in Coors. Rockies are 7-13 on the RL vs NL West teams and Merrill Kelly owns them, with a 0.98 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in last 5 starts against them. COL is 18-39 on RL after a loss.
At this price, may as well punch to 3.5 -- remember the Earl Weaver Orioles? They played for a three-run homer. That's kinda why I think getting over 3 is important in a scenario like this, but I'm fine with +2.5. Arizona's Merrill Kelly has slightly worse road splits and a 4.25 ERA career at Coors Field. The D'backs have a few injury concerns as well. I honestly could not care less what the final score is, but I believe the Rockies are capable of losing, say, 8-6 or something like that.
Walston (elbow) struck out two and allowed one hit in a scoreless inning during a rehab appearance Wednesday with Triple-A Reno.
Thompson (back) began a throwing program Monday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
The Rockies outrighted Julien to Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday.
Lawlar (hamstring) could rejoin the Diamondbacks during a road trip the begins Friday in Atlanta, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports.
Martinez (elbow) struck out two and did not allow a hit or walk in an inning for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday.
Perdomo went 2-for-6 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies.
Carroll went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a triple and a second run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Colorado.
The Rockies reinstated Criswell (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Romano earned the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Diamondbacks, issuing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning.
Kelly (8-10) took the loss Wednesday against the Rockies, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks over five innings. He struck out two.
