Williams allowed 10 hits but held the Cardinals to two runs in 5 2/3 innings Sunday at PNC Park. Since a rough first start, Williams owns a 3.95 ERA with a .699 opponents’ OPS in 12 outings. He has never faced the Rockies.
Hoffman will slide into the injured Tyler Chatwood’s spot and start on regular rest. His numbers at home (6.44 ERA, 12 walks, 20 K's) are considerably worse than on the road (2.45 ERA, 5 walks, 33 K's).