Monday, April 14, 10:10 PM on ROOT, FSSD

PETCO Park, San Diego, California

Colorado - Morales, F (0-1) vs. San Diego - Erlin, R (1-0)

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On Monday night, two teams from the National League West will square off from Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres will take on the Colorado Rockies at 10:10 p.m. with left hander Franklin Morales getting the start for the visitors and rookie right hander Robbie Erlin getting the nod for the home team.

When Morales came into the league in 2007, he did so as a starting pitcher. The Rockies felt that he would be better served pitching out of the bullpen and made the move during his 3rd season. He stayed in the bullpen for most of his career and is now being afforded the opportunity to start again. He has made 2 starts this season and has gone 0-1, allowing 9 earned runs on 16 hits and 6 walks with 7 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings. In his career against the current Padres, Morales has allowed 7 hits in 17 at-bats.

Erlin, the 23-year-old from California will be making his 2nd start and 3rd overall appearance. He started on Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians and limited them to 1 earned run on 4 hits with 7 strikeouts in 6 innings. This game will mark the first time that Erlin has played the Rockies and the first time any player on the Colorado roster has even stepped to the plate against him. In 54 2/3 career innings, Erlin has held the opposition to a .255 average.

Colorado Betting Trends

Colorado is 8-2-1 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Colorado is +0.1

San Diego Betting Trends

San Diego is 2-8-0 against the Over/Under

Run differential for San Diego is -0.9

Injuries to Watch

Colorado

04/12/14 RF Michael Cuddyer Rest questionable
04/12/14 SS Troy Tulowitzki Quad probable
04/12/14 P Tyler Chatwood Hamstring 15-day DL (3/29) questionable
04/12/14 C Wilin Rosario Wrist probable
03/28/14 P Jhoulys Chacin Shoulder 15-day DL (3/21)

San Diego

03/30/14 LF Carlos Quentin Knee 15-day DL (3/25)
03/28/14 CF Cameron Maybin Bicep 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Casey Kelly Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Cory Luebke Elbow 60-day DL (3/7)
03/28/14 P Joe Wieland Elbow 60-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Josh Johnson Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado

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