Even beating the Rockies, 14-10, last night the Royals still only rank 27th in runs and 29th in homers. I give the Rockies a bigger edge than this mid-size line indicates to even their series at home against Kansas City.

The pitching matchup is Carlos Hernandez against German Marquez.

Hernandez may be losing his spot in the rotation if he keeps pitching so poorly. He has a 7.15 ERA. I don't see him getting things turned around at Coors Field. The Rockies are averaging 6.5 runs in their last 13 home games.

The Royals have lost 11 of their last 16 road games.

Marquez made the All-Star team last year. He's off to a disappointing start, but logged a quality start this past Sunday against the Diamondbacks holding them to three runs in six innings. He knows how to pitch at Coors Field, something Hernandez lacks.