Nationals-Rockies Who Will Cover?

The fans at Coors Field will be treated to a game between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Wednesday. The Nationals will give the ball to starter Odalis Perez in this one. Lefthander Perez is 4-8 this season with a 4.16 ERA. Perez's opponent in this one will be Jeff Francis. The Rockies lefthander has a 5.67 ERA to go along with a 3-7 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rockies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Ian Stewart hit a two-run homer, as the Rockies overpowered the Nationals 8-2 on Tuesday night. Colorado won as -180 home favorites as the game pushed the 10-run total posted by oddsmakers. Brad Hawpe knocked in two runs for the Rockies, while Manny Corpas picked up the win in relief of starter Jorge De La Rosa for Colorado. Jesus Flores had a run batted in for Washington, as Luis Ayala was handed the loss after coming in for Nationals starter John Lannan. Team records: Washington: 42-71 SU Colorado: 52-63 SU Washington most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Colorado are 6-4 After playing Colorado are 3-7 After a loss are 2-8 Colorado most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing Washington are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Washington is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road Colorado is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Washington Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Colorado is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home Colorado is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games Next up: Colorado home to Washington, Thursday, August 7