Steve Merril
Colorado Rockies r904
+1.5 (-130) / 5 units
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COLORADO +1.5 -130 (Marquis/Hamels) – 4:10 pm ET #904
Philadelphia staged a major comeback versus the Braves on Wednesday, but overall the Phillies have not looked sharp so far this season. The defending champs will have a target on their backs in all games this season and must travel across the country to face a Colorado squad that qualifies as a live dog today and will be extra focused for their home opener.
Colorado won the National League title just two years ago and they have one of the strongest home field advantages in the league. Getting the start is Jason Marquis who is making his debut in a Rockies uniform. Marquis is 3-0 with a 2.03 ERA in four career starts at Coors Field. He has done a great job against table-setter Jimmy Rollins who has managed just 3 hits in 31 at-bats.
The Phillies send World Series hero Cole Hamels to the mound. He’s had an interesting offseason. During spring training Hamels had elbow tightness which caused the delay in his first start of the season. Hamels logged over 262 innings last year which was by far the most in baseball if you included the playoffs. He has never faced the Rockies before and is likely to struggle in the thin air and altitude of Coors Field today.
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