Giants at Rockies
O/U 10.5 · RL Giants -1.5 · Coors Field
Giants ML-154
CONF 72%
LLostFinal 6-8
The read
The high-altitude air of Coors Field is thick with desperation tonight as two slumping NL West rivals look to kick off their weekend series with a much-needed victory. The fundamental advantage in this matchup lies directly with the Giants, driven by a severe starting pitching mismatch. Colorado's Michael Lorenzen has been thoroughly battered in his home ballpark this season, entering tonight with an atrocious 10.03 home ERA and a 9.15 ERA in May. This is a disaster against a disciplined San Francisco lineup featuring Luis Arraez (.325 AVG) and Casey Schmitt (.330 road AVG), both of whom specialize in high-contact approaches that will mercilessly exploit the massive outfield gaps in Denver.
The return of Logan Webb from knee bursitis gives the Giants a true stopper on the mound. Webb has historically dominated the Rockies, holding an 11-3 record with a 2.97 career ERA against them, thanks to an elite sinker that forces groundballs and neutralizes the Coors Field effect. Although he is returning from the injured list and will be on a restricted pitch count of around 75 to 85 pitches, yesterday's off-day means the Giants have their best relief weapons, Caleb Kilian and Matt Gage, fully rested to bridge the gap. They can absorb any early exit from Webb without exposing the vulnerable parts of the bullpen.
The biggest argument against the Giants is their extreme fragility when falling behind, as shown by an 0-29 record when trailing after the 7th inning. However, the Rockies' current roster situation makes a Colorado lead highly unlikely. With a makeshift outfield defense that includes infielders like Tyler Freeman playing out of position, Lorenzen will have no safety net behind him. Backed by elite defenders Matt Chapman and Willy Adames on the dirt, Webb should easily induce empty groundouts while the Giants' offense jumps out to a decisive early lead. Take the Giants on the moneyline to break their slide.
Injuries noted
Rockies: [KNOWN] Brenton Doyle (CF) — Oblique (Left): The Rockies announced that Doyle is considered day-to-day after suffering a left oblique contusion during Tuesday's 10-0 loss to the Rangers, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports. (May 21 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Chase Dollander (SP) — Elbow (Right): Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said Wednesday that Dollander (elbow) will be shut down from throwing for the next 2-to-3 weeks, MLB.com reports. (May 20 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Victor Vodnik (RP) — Elbow (Right): Vodnik (1-2) picked up the win in Friday's 9-7 extra-innings victory over the Phillies, walking one and striking out two over two scoreless, no-hit innings. (May 20 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Jordan Beck (LF) — Hamstring (Left): Beck went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI on Saturday against Atlanta. (May 18 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Jimmy Herget (RP) — Shoulder (Right): The Rockies reinstated Herget (personal) from the bereavement list Tuesday. (May 14 — 15d ago) [NEW] Jose Quintana (SP) — Elbow (Left): The Rockies placed Quintana on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left elbow sprain. (May 28 — 1d ago) [NEW] Ryan Feltner (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Feltner (elbow) struck out five and allowed one earned run on six hits and one walk across five innings Sunday in a rehab start for Triple-A Albuquerque. (May 26 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Mickey Moniak (LF) — Ankle (Right): Moniak is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against Arizona. (May 22 — 6d ago) Giants: [NEW] Tyler Mahle (SP) — Hamstring (Left): The Giants placed Mahle on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Wednesday, due to a left hamstring strain, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports. (May 29 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Heliot Ramos (LF) — Quadriceps (Right): Ramos received a PRP injection in his injured right quadriceps and will be shut down for one week, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. (May 22 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Reiver Sanmartin (Relief Pitcher) — Hip (Right): Sanmartin (hip) tossed a scoreless inning in Triple-A Sacramento's 11-6 win over Sugar Land on Tuesday. (May 20 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Jared Oliva (Right Fielder) — Wrist (Left): The Giants transferred Oliva (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 21d ago) [KNOWN] Hayden Birdsong (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Birdsong underwent successful UCL reconstruction surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. (May 8 — 21d ago) [KNOWN] Jose Butto (Relief Pitcher) — Arm (Right): The Giants transferred Butto (arm) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. (May 8 — 21d ago)
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Props on this game
2Rafael DeversOVER 1.5 Total Bases Total Bases-115
WActual 4
Rafael Devers is in a prime position to capitalize on Michael Lorenzen's season-long struggles, particularly at Coors Field. Lorenzen enters the game with a 10.03 ERA at home and a 1.90 WHIP, meaning he is constantly pitching from the stretch and allowing high volumes of traffic.
Devers is the Giants' premier power threat and has shown a steady ability to damage right-handed pitching this season (6 HR, .742 OPS). In the thin air of Denver, Devers' fly-ball profile is highly likely to result in extra-base hits or multiple hits.
Given that Lorenzen has posted a 9.15 ERA in May, Devers should see several hittable pitches early in the game before the Rockies' more effective relief arms enter.
Willy AdamesOVER 2.5 H+R+RBI H+R+RBI-102
LActual 1
Willy Adames is hitting in the lead-off spot for a Giants offense that is projected to score heavily against Michael Lorenzen. Adames has been one of the Giants' most consistent hitters this year, maintaining a .313 average.
As the lead-off hitter in Coors Field, he is guaranteed maximum plate appearance volume (likely 5+ PA), which significantly raises his floor for Hits+Runs+RBIs. Lorenzen's 1.90 WHIP suggests Adames will have multiple opportunities to reach base and be driven in by the likes of Arraez and Devers, or potentially drive in runners himself if the bottom of the order turns over.
The -102 price for 3+ combined units in the best hitting environment in baseball against a struggling starter represents high situational value.
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