The Colorado Rockies are beginning a new series against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. After a day off, the Rockies are keeping their lineup mostly the same with the only change being D.J. LeMahieu is getting the start at shortstop over Jonathan Herrera
Tyler Chatwood is getting the start for the Rockies Friday night, and after having his best month in August, where he went 3-2 in six starts, and had an ERA of 3.42, Chatwood has pitched only eight innings int wo starts while giving up seven runs. Colorado needs Chatwood to get back to how he played in August if the Rockies are going to get a win against the Padres on Friday night.
Rockies lineup:
1. Dexter Fowler CF
2. Josh Rutledge 2B
3. Carlos Gonzalez LF
4. Wilin Rosario C
5. Jordan Pacheco 1B
6. Tyler Colvin RF
7. Chris Nelson 3B
8. D.J. LeMahieu SS
9. Tyler Chatwood P
Charger lineup:
1. Everth Cabrera SS
2. Will Venable RF
3. Chase Headley 3B
4. Yasmani Grandal C
5. Yonder Alonso 1B
6. Logan Forsythe 2B
7. Cameron Maybin CF
8. Alexi Amarista LF
9. Andrew Cashner P
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