Looking Ahead

Padres LHP Robbie Erlin (2-3, 3.33 ERA) at Rockies LHP Tyler Anderson (6-5, 4.39), 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM; 850 AM Anderson has been a solid performer most of the season, but he got roughed up at Houston in his last start, getting tagged for nine runs on seven hits (including three home runs) and three walks over 4 innings in Colorado’s 12-1 loss. It was Anderson’s second poor start in his past three games, so he needs to get right for the stretch run. Shortstop Freddy Galvis has hit Anderson hard, batting 7-for-15 with a double. Erlin worked out of the Padres’ bullpen for much of the season, but with Eric Lauer out with a forearm injury, Erlin has become a fill-in starter. He has fared well, making three consecutive starts in which he allowed two or fewer earned runs. The lefty got a no-decision in San Diego’s loss to the Angels in his last start, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out two over six innings. Two Rockies have rocked Erlin. Nolan Arenado is 5-for-10 with a home run, double and five RBIs against him, while Charlie Blackmon is 4-for-8 with a double and a triple.

— Patrick Saunders,

The Denver Post

Wednesday: Padres RHP Jacob Nix (1-1, 6.75 ERA) at Rockies RHP Jon Gray (9-7, 4.76), 6:40 p.m., ATTRM

Thursday: Padres LHP Joey Lucchesi (6-7, 3.79) at Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (11-7, 2.96), 1:10 p.m., ATTRM

Friday: Cardinals RHP Miles Mikolas (13-3, 2.80) at Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (4-3, 4.47), 6:40 p.m., ATTRM