Blue Jays vs Rockies Prediction - MLB Picks 9/3/23

The Toronto Blue Jays and Colorado Rockies face off on Sunday in an MLB showdown at Coors Field. The two teams have split the first two games of this series. 

Blue Jays Bats Try To Stay Hot

The Blue Jays are going to try and keep the bats hot after scoring 13 runs in the first game. Ernie Clement had a strong game finishing with two hits, two runs, and three RBIs. The Blue Jays are averaging 4.56 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.06 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the pitching staff is ranked 3rd. On the mound for the Blue Jays will be Kevin Gausman who sits with a 10-8 record and an ERA of 3.30. In his last start against the Nationals he went five innings giving up seven hits and three runs. 

When Will the Rockies Get Better Pitching

The Rockies pitching has been awful all season and at some point this team needs to find some good pitching. Pitching at Coors Field can be difficult but even on the road the Rockies pitching hasn’t been good enough. Until they start get better pitching, this team won’t be a playoff team. The Rockies are averaging 4.38 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.88 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the pitching is ranked 30th.