Starting against each other in a pivotal National League series and having that be the connection is a much better reason than why the duo have been linked in the past. Bettis and Taillon both have battled through testicular cancer last season and blisters this season. Both ailments have cost them time away from the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, respectively. Both have been frustrated to miss time on the mound.
Each is hoping to put the past behind them and get off to a fresh start on Tuesday night in downtown Denver.
Taillon, the 26-year-old right-hander, is 8-8 this season with a 3.