A Tale Of Two Starters

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  It is definitely a tale of two starters Friday night at Coors Field in Denver.  Chris Carpenter will try again for win number 17 on the season, while adding to his Cy Yound resume.  He'll also be adding to a very impressive resume against the Rockies.  STATS LLC shows just how impressive.

Chris Carpenter – Lowest ERA vs. Opponent

(Minimum 4 Starts)

Colorado Rockies        0.62 (2/29.0)

Arizona Diamondbacks    1.79

Chicago White Sox       1.97

Tampa Bay Rays          1.99

Florida Marlins         2.17

  Besides the ridiculous ERA, Carp is 3-0 versus Colorado in 4 career starts.

  His opponent tonight Aaron Cook.  The fellow righty is making his first start since August 21st, because of soreness in his shoulder.  Cook has poor numbers in his career versus the Redbirds.

Aaron Cook – Career vs. St. Louis

Games                 8 (7 Starts)

Record             1-4

ERA                5.64

Opp. BA            .260

-RISP              .393

K/BB              15/19