The Rockies have won their last two in Cactus League action and look to make it a bonafide winning streak today as they face the San Diego Padres today at 2:10 MDT (yes, if you forgot to spring forward here's a final reminder) at Hi Corbett Field.
After Franklin Morales put up an excellent outing yesterday, it will be up to Greg Reynolds to match it if he wants to keep up in the fifth starter battle, as Greg Smith has been scratched from the start with flu-like symptoms. With pitching restrictions seemingly being lifted somewhat, this is our chance to see what Reynolds can do. Likewise, the lineup today will ostensibly feature Todd Helton in his first spring action, along with Garrett Atkins. In other words, it should be a legitimate lineup put forth by the Rockies today! I'll be listening on radio, so I'll be ahead of Gameday with my updates.
Also of interest is this article on Everth Cabrera's baserunning prowess.
Pitchers:
Also scheduled to pitch for the Rockies today is Matt Belisle in his first action.
Lineups:
Padres (2-5-2)
RF Drew Macias
SS Chris Burke
CF Jody Gerut
LF Chase Headley
1B Kyle Blanks
C Nick Hundley
3B Travis Denker
2B Matt Antonelli
RHP Chris Young
Rockies (2-7)
LF Scott Podsednik
CF Ryan Spilborghs
1B Todd Helton
3B Garrett Atkins
RF Carlos Gonzalez
C Yorvit Torrealba
SS Omar Quintanilla
2B Eric Young Jr.
RHP Greg Reynolds