Colorado at San Diego

You need pitching and defense to compete on the road and the Rockies lack both. Colorado ranks #28 in pitching ERA (4.87) allowing the eight-most free passes, while the defense has the second-worst fielding percentage. The Rockies are on a 45-92 run on the road, plus 8-20 in Game 1 of a series. Starter Antonio Senzatela has been terrible away from home with a 6.57 road ERA. San Diego is Top 10 in pitching ERA (3.77) and fielding percentage and has a reliable starter in Mike Clevinger (3.38 ERA). Colorado is 13-41 on the road against a starting pitcher who walks less than 1.75 batters per start and is 22-60 away versus a righty starter. With the Rockies on a 6-13 run in this park, back the home team. Play San Diego.