The Colorado Rockies have won seven in a row against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with four of the last five going over the total. The Rockies lead the majors with a .273 batting average and roughed up Arizona ace Zack Greinke for five runs on 11 hits last night. "These guys can hit," Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said of the Rockies. "They hit mistakes. They are up there free-swinging. You put a ball in the zone and make a mistake, they are going to make you pay for it."

Considering today's starting pitchers' history with their respective opponent, I think this will turn into a high-scoring affair.

Arizona left-hander Robbie Ray (5-4, 3.83 ERA) has been tagged with 10 runs (five earned) in 10 1/3 innings in two starts vs. Colorado this season. Over his career, Ray has a 5.57 ERA in 14 starts against the Rockies. Colorado right-hander Jeff Hoffman (1-3, 7.04 ERA) who owns a hideous 9.00 ERA in three starts and two appearances as a reliever against the D'Backs.

We can also note that games with umpire John Tumpane behind home plate have seen an average of 10.91 runs per game.

8* play on OVER.