Today’s Matchup – June 15, 2011

Dexter Fowler was told by the team’ front office today that he’ll stay in Triple-A Colorado Springs even when he’s healthy so he can work on his swing. Fowler leads the team (by far) in strikeouts with almost 70.

Chacin the Machine gets the start today. He leads the team in pretty much every major statistical category, including ERA, strikeouts, wins, and innings pitched.

Game #68: Mat Latos (4-7, 3.86 ERA) vs. Jhoulys Chacin (7-4, 2.90 ERA)

Tonight’s Lineups

30-39
Games Back: 9 (NL West), 8.5 (Wild Card)
Games Left: 93
Streak: Lost 1
Last 10: 4-6
Elimination Number: 87

San Diego Padres
Chris Denorfia, RF
Jason Bartlett, SS
Chase Headley, 3B
Ryan Ludwick, LF
Anthony Rizzo, 1B
Cameron Maybin, CF
Alberto Gonzalez, 2B
Rob Johnson, C
Mat Latos, P

32-35
Games Back: 6 (NL West), 5.5 (Wild Card)
Games Left: 95
Streak: Won 1 
Last 10: 5-5
Elimination Number: 91

Colorado Rockies
Carlos Gonzalez, CF
Jonathan Herrera, 2B
Todd Helton, 1B
Troy Tulowitzki, SS
Seth Smith, RF
Ty Wigginton, 3B
Charlie Blackmon, LF
Jose Morales, C
Jhoulys Chacin, P

First pitch is set for 1:10pm Mountain time at Coors Field in Denver. On TV, ROOT Sports will broadcast the game in the Rocky Mountain region. On the radio, 850 KOA will have the call in Denver while XPRS 1090 will call the game in San Diego.