August 17 09:40 MLB Colorado: San Diego MLB Analysis
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◈ Colorado
Cal Quantrill (7 wins, 8 losses, 4.56 ERA) is aiming for his 8th win of the season. After suffering a loss with 3 earned runs in 4.1 innings during an away game against San Diego five days ago, Quantrill has taken some rest and was initially scheduled to pitch on Tuesday but has since postponed that appearance again. Although his home game performance is generally better than his away games, the key point will be whether his condition is normal. The Colorado lineup managed only 4 runs against Montgomery and Thompson on Thursday, and overcoming their away struggles at home will be crucial. However, recent home hitting has not been too bad, suggesting they might have a chance. The bullpen, which allowed 7 earned runs over 7.1 innings after an early exit by the starter, has been under significant strain.
◈ San Diego
Matt Waldron (7 wins, 9 losses, 4.00 ERA) is looking for his 8th win of the season. Waldron showed poor performance with 5 earned runs in 4.1 innings during an away game against Miami on the 11th, and his recent away performances have significantly declined. However, he does have a positive record against Colorado, having allowed just 1 earned run over 5 innings in both home and away games this year, which offers some hope for this matchup. After defeating Keller and scoring 8 runs, including 2 home runs, in Thursday's game, the San Diego offense will need to maintain their improved hitting as they play on the road. Regardless, their ability to hit against ace Mitch Keller raises expectations for their batting throughout this series. The bullpen, which held up with just 1 earned run over 3.2 innings, will be able to enjoy some rest.
◈ Comment
Currently, Waldron’s pitching is a bit worse than before. It seems hard to expect the same strong performance against Colorado as in the past. However, it is also challenging to have high expectations for Quantrill against San Diego, and ultimately, it will come down to the later innings where San Diego holds a significant advantage. The San Diego Padres, with their stronger roster, are closer to victory.
◈ Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: San Diego win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 San Diego win
[[U/O]]: 11.5 Over ▲