After yesterday’s dramatic finish, the Colorado Rockies now look to secure the series win with their ace on the mound. The Padres on the other hand continue to struggle as they’ve watched their lead for the second wild card position dwindle since the All-Star break.
One of the reasons the Padres have struggled so much as of late is that their rotation has thinned and those that are healthy have not pitched well. As a result, starting today’s game for the Padres will be the left hander Matt Strahm (0-0, 8.44 ERA). Strahm, primarily a reliever, will be making his first start of the season.