Denver – Chad Bettis gave the Colorado Rockies exactly what they asked for, seven strong innings. Meanwhile, the offense exploded, nailing five solo shots. Combined, the club came together and clicked en route their 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres.
What was perhaps most impressive about Bettis’ one-earned-run performance was that it came on a day when his team desperately needed length from their starter. The right-hander threw 64 of his 99 pitches for strikes and didn’t walk a batter. Although he left some pitches up in the zone in the second and third inning, he settled down nicely displaying excellent command of all quadrants of the strike zone on his way to a six strikeout game.