DENVER — Jon Gray will try to rebound from a horrendous start and help the Colorado Rockies sweep a three-game series from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.
Gray (2-1, 6.23 ERA) will be opposed by left-hander Clayton Richard (5-9, 4.75).
The Rockies, who have outscored opponents 31-17 while winning three straight, have already improved their record in series this season to 18-9-4. They trail Arizona by a half-game for the top National League wild-card spot, and they lead the Chicago Cubs by 5 1/2 games for the second wild-card berth.
Gray set the Colorado franchise record with 16 strikeouts against the Padres on Sept.