The Rockies will be looking to end their five game losing streak when they take on the Nationals in game three of their four game series Saturday morning. The Rockies lost a pitchers duel last night 2-1 as Stephen Strasburg picked up his first win of the month. The Rockies struck first in the game as DJ LeMahieu remained hot at the plate and drove in Josh Rutledge with an RBI single in the third inning. The score remained 1-0 until the sixth inning when Ryan Zimmerman hit an RBI double off of Tyler Chatwood that evened things up at 1. Ian Desmond did it again to the Rockies as he homered in the seventh inning off of Manny Corpas which would be the difference in the game. Josh Rutledge and DJ LeMahieu each had two hits in the game which perhaps broke Rutledge out of the slump he has been in and hopefully into a hot streak which will last until Troy Tulowitzki is healthy enough to come back. Michael Cuddyer did extend his hitting streak as he singled in the game, his streak is now at 19 games.
The Rockies will be sending Jhoulys Chacin to the hill to face off against the Nationals. He will be trying to keep Ian Desmond quiet on the day as he has homered in three consecutive ballgames. On the year Chacin has a 5-3 record with a 4.26 ERA. He is coming off his best start of the year his last time out as he nearly went the distance against the Phillies. Chacin took a shutout into the ninth inning but after getting two outs he gave up two runs and Weiss had to pull him. He finished the day going 8 2/3rd innings allowing six hits and two runs while striking out three and issuing no free passes. He faced the Nats on June 11th and secured the win for the Rockies even though he did not pitch very well. He lasted just five innings in that game and gave up seven hits and two runs, but the Rockies offense bailed him out and got him his fourth win of the season. Chacin has a 1-1 record on the road this year with a very respectable 2.66 ERA in four road starts. Nationals hitters against Chacin in their careers are hitting .299 against him with two home runs and nine RBI. Both home runs have been hit by Ryan Zimmerman who is 5-10 and also has a double and five RBI. Chacin had pinpoint control in his last start as he did not walk anyone for just the second time all season. If he can keep the ball low and in the strike zone then he will have a good chance to record a quality start and possibly a win as long as the offense does their part.
Facing off against the Rockies will be veteran right handed pitcher Dan Haren. Haren is coming into the game with a 4-8 record and a 5.72 ERA. He has been ineffective all season long which is something that the Rockies will look to take advantage of today. In his last start he took a no decision against the Phillies after going six innings allowing seven hits four runs, three walks and struck out three. Haren was hit around by the Rockies and took the loss on June 11th when he went five innings allowing eight hits, five runs, one walk and struck out six. Haren has a 3-2 record at home with a 5.63 ERA in six games started. Rockies hitters are hitting a combined .241 against Haren with 11 home runs and 21 RBI in 158 combined at bats against him. Carlos Gonzalez has the best stats against Haren in his career as he has eight hits in 21 at bats including two doubles, four home runs and 7 RBI. Haren will be looking to keep the Rockies sown and extend their losing streak to six games.
The Nationals lineup for today's game is as follows:
1. Denard Span, CF
2. Anthony Rendon, 2B
3. Ryan Zimmerman, 3B
4. Adam LaRoche, 1B
5. Ian Desmond, SS
6. Roger Bernadina, RF
7. Steve Lombardozzi, LF
8. Jhonatan Solano, C
9. Dan Haren, P
The Rockies lineup for today's game is as follows:
1. Dexter Fowler, CF
2. DJ LeMahieu, 2B
3. Carlos Gonzalez, LF
4. Michael Cuddyer, 1B
5. Wilin Rosario, C
6. Corey Dickerson, RF
7. Nolan Arenado, 3B
8. Josh Rutledge, SS
9. Jhoulys, Chacin, P
First pitch for the game today is at 10:05 AM Mountain time.
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