Joey Lucchesi takes the hill for the Friars tonight at 5:10 P.M PDT. It will be his 3rd career start at Coors Field.
In his 2 career starts in Colorado, Lucchesi owns a 1-0 record and 1.50 ERA. He’s faired well over over 5 total starts coming in at 1-1 and a 3.10 ERA. The Rockies are the 1 NL west team that Lucchesi hasn’t struggled against. The Padres are in desperate need of a long outing by the southpaw. Here’s the keys to the game.
Pound the strike zone early and often
Lucchesi can’t afford to get behind hitters.