Padres vs. Rockies: Game 3, prediction, odds, injuries and picks - May 11, MLB 2025
The San Diego Padres are looking for a clean sweep of the helpless Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of their three-game series. San Diego set several records in the 21-0 trouncing of the hosts at the Mile High in Game 2 yesterday.
The Friars became the first MLB squad since the Aug. 10, 1889, Cincinnati Red Stockings to have a starter throw a nine-inning shutout while recording at least 20 runs in a game. Rookie Stephen Kolek also cemented himself in the history books in just his second MLB start after he tied the largest gap of victory for an individual shutout since 1900 alongside Hall of Famer Red Ruffing and Ed Siever.
For the Rockies, it continues to be an uphill battle as they've now been the laughingstock of the league and have even drawn worse feedback compared to the disastrous start of the 2024 Chicago White Sox.
Padres vs Rockies recent form and records
The Friars have peppered the Rockies with 34 runs in the past two games. With their overwhelming victories, they now hold the AL West lead with a 25-13 record and have improved their run differential to +54.
On the other side of the spectrum, the Rockies now own a dismal 6-33 record. The team has also lost eight straight games and possesses a mind-boggling -134 run differential.
Players to watch
Starting pitchers
SD: Nick Pivetta (5-1, 2.01 ERA, 44 K), COL: German Marquez (0-6, 9.90 ERA, 18 K)
San Diego Padres
Nick Pivetta has posted an impressive pitching line this year. The 32-year-old has tallied a 5-1 record with a 2.01 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 44 strikeouts.
Must-Watch Hitters
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading the early MVP conversations after a blazing start to the year. The two-time All-Star is batting .322/.391/.559 with an OPS of .950. Tatis has already compiled nine home runs, 22 RBIs and eight stolen bases to start another All-Star-worthy campaign.
Padres vs Rockies baseball betting odds
Padres vs Rockies expert picks and game prediction
Given the predicament the Rockies are in, it should be a comfortable win for the Friars. The visitors have made Coors Field a stat-padding center with the number of runs they have scored over the past two days. It should be another high-scoring contest given the conditions present at the venue.
Run Line: -3.5, +101
Total Runs: O 11.5, -105
Prediction: SD wins, 10-2