Colorado Rockies +140 to rock Yankees again
Game Time: 06/20/2007 09:05 PM -
By: L.T. Profit Sports Group | who2beton.com
The Rockies upset the Yankees last night, and do not be surprised if they do it again tonight when the red-hot Jeff Francis faces Any Pettitte.
The Colorado Rockies shocked the New York Yankees 3-1 here last night, and it is hardly a given that the Yankee bats will awaken tonight vs. the red-hot Jeff Francis.
Francis pitched five scoreless innings in Boston vs. the potent Red Sox lineup in a 7-1 victory last Thursday, marking the seventh time in his last eight starts that he has allowed two runs or less! Moreover, aside from that Boston start, he went at least seven innings in all of the other outings. What is even more impressive is that four of those seven shutdown efforts came here in the altitude of Coors Field. The southpaw is also facing the Yanks for the first time ever, which is usually to the pitcher’s advantage.
The Bronx Bombers counter with Andy Pettitte, who bounced back from a couple of sub-par efforts with a nice outing vs. Arizona in his last start. Looking at his history vs. the Rockies, yes he pitched 16 scoreless innings against them in his last two starts while amazingly allowing a total of just eight hits. Keep in mind however that both of those outings came in Houston. Pettitte’s only other career start against the Rocks also happens to be his only appearance here in Colorado, and the altitude affected him that day as he was roughed up for eight runs in 3.1 innings in a game the Yankees won 20-10!
Unlike Francis, Pettitte has yet to prove he could pitch in this environment, and his task will not be made easier by the fact that Colorado is hitting .333 as a team vs. left-handed pitching the last 10 games. All things considered, we feel that the Rockies offer some nice value at this price with Francis at home.
Free Pick: Rockies +140
Game Time: 06/20/2007 09:05 PM -
By: L.T. Profit Sports Group | who2beton.com
The Rockies upset the Yankees last night, and do not be surprised if they do it again tonight when the red-hot Jeff Francis faces Any Pettitte.
The Colorado Rockies shocked the New York Yankees 3-1 here last night, and it is hardly a given that the Yankee bats will awaken tonight vs. the red-hot Jeff Francis.
Francis pitched five scoreless innings in Boston vs. the potent Red Sox lineup in a 7-1 victory last Thursday, marking the seventh time in his last eight starts that he has allowed two runs or less! Moreover, aside from that Boston start, he went at least seven innings in all of the other outings. What is even more impressive is that four of those seven shutdown efforts came here in the altitude of Coors Field. The southpaw is also facing the Yanks for the first time ever, which is usually to the pitcher’s advantage.
The Bronx Bombers counter with Andy Pettitte, who bounced back from a couple of sub-par efforts with a nice outing vs. Arizona in his last start. Looking at his history vs. the Rockies, yes he pitched 16 scoreless innings against them in his last two starts while amazingly allowing a total of just eight hits. Keep in mind however that both of those outings came in Houston. Pettitte’s only other career start against the Rocks also happens to be his only appearance here in Colorado, and the altitude affected him that day as he was roughed up for eight runs in 3.1 innings in a game the Yankees won 20-10!
Unlike Francis, Pettitte has yet to prove he could pitch in this environment, and his task will not be made easier by the fact that Colorado is hitting .333 as a team vs. left-handed pitching the last 10 games. All things considered, we feel that the Rockies offer some nice value at this price with Francis at home.
Free Pick: Rockies +140
