The Colorado Rockies (66-93) are on the road to face the Los Angeles Dodgers (110-49) at Dodger Stadium on Monday. The Rockies won 4-1 on Sunday for their first win of the series, their sixth head-to-head victory in 16 games this season. German Marquez went six innings to get the win, allowing one run on one hit and striking out eight, and Daniel Bard threw two scoreless innings to pick up his 33rd save. Sean Bouchard was 2 for 4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI in the win over the Dodgers, extending his on-base streak to 11 games.
ON THE MOUND
Jose Urena (3-8, 5.34 ERA) is set for the start for Colorado. The RHP allowed three runs (two earned) over five innings in his last start, a 6-3 home defeat against the Giants on Wednesday. He was charged with the loss, yielding four hits while striking out six and walking four. Over two previous starts against the Dodgers this season, Urena has allowed eight earned runs over 9.2 innings (0-1, 7.45). He has struck out four and walked six. For Los Angeles, right-hander Tony Gonsolin (16-1, 2.12 ERA) gets the start. He has made two appearances against the Rockies this season, both starts, giving up four runs over eight innings (1-0, 4.50) with nine strikeouts and two walks. In his last start on August 23, Gonsolin got the win at home against the Brewers. He threw five innings and gave up one run on three hits, striking out three and walking two in the 10-1 victory. The right-hander is tied for third in the NL in wins.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Colorado has averaged only 3.2 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.3, while slashing worse across the board (.220/.277/.384). Against righties like Gonsolin this season, the Rockies have a .688 OPS. C.J. Cron is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .827 OPS in 395 at-bats. Los Angeles is averaging only 4.6 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 5.3 for the season. The Dodgers have a .791 OPS against right-handers in 2022, highest in MLB. With a .510 SLG over 418 at-bats, Mookie Betts has been their best power hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Colorado is 25-53 away from home in 2022, scoring 3.0 runs per game while allowing 5.0 runs. Los Angeles has gone 56-22 at home this season, averaging 5.3 runs per game while surrendering 3.5. In the last 10 games between the NL West rivals at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles is 7-3 with an average scoreline of 3.9-2.8.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Dodgers lead the NL West by 23 games over the Padres. The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, 45 games behind the Dodgers.
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