Austin Gomber has allowed three home runs and 17 hits in 11 innings against righties so far. The weather in Colorado is hot and at that altitude, it’s a recipe for home runs. Gomber adds to that with a high fly ball rate and he's been barreled up. Smith has hit two home runs in last four games plus he sports an OPS over 1.000 vs. lefties on the year. Batting in the heart of the order; +400 has some value.
Adams (0-1) allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over 4.1 innings to take the loss versus the Padres on Wednesday.
McCarthy went 0-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Padres.
Karros went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Padres.
Javier (2-6) allowed two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out two over 5.1 innings to take the loss versus the Royals on Wednesday.
Ullola will serve as the Astros' opening pitcher during Thursday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Rumfield is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Padres.
The Rockies reinstated Sullivan (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday.
Goodman (thumb) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.
Johnston went 3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Padres.
Carrigg went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double and five RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Padres.
