The Nats are scoring slightly more on the road this season than at home; 4.08 runs per game away from home, versus 4.06. The Rockies are scoring a lot more at home this season, with 4.94 runs per game at Coors, compared to 3.73 away from. Colorado plated five runs or more in 6 of 8 games. Washington’s offense tallied seven runs or more in five of ten games.

The first two games of this series have each reached the 15 run mark and more of the same expected on a very hot afternoon at the most hitter-friendly ballpark in the majors! Coors Field will be welcoming 2nd year man Jake Irvin for the Nationals today and, historically, first starts for young hurlers don't go well here. It is not an easy place to pitch. Making this start even more concerning for Irvin is he was having major command issues in his most recent start and struggled. The Rockies Freeland 6-14 with a 5.03 ERA last season.
The ball will carry very well this afternoon in the heat so back the OVER!