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Castellani will make the sixth start(seventhappearance)of his rookie season. The 24-yearold has impressed manager Bud Black with his poise and his ability to attack hitters. Black says, however, that the next step for Castellani is pounding the strike zone early and avoiding four-pitch walks and 3-0 counts. The right-hander pitched two scoreless innings of relief on Wednesday in Colorado’s 9-6 victory over San Francisco at Coors Field. He has never faced the Dodgers but is 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in two road starts. Urías is coming off a strong performance vs. Arizona — allowing one run over six innings, with five strikeouts and one walk. He had been struggling in the first inning, having allowed seven runs in the first inning over his first six outings. But he set down the Diamondbacks in order in the first inning on Tuesday, needing just 12 pitches. In eight games (five starts) vs. the Rockies, he’s 0-1 with a 5.92 ERA and a 1.562 WHIP.

Trending: Although he wasn’t in the starting lineup Saturday night, first baseman Josh Fuentes is riding a six-game hitting streak. He had started five of the Rockies’ past nine games at first base, batting .333 (7-for21). During his six-game streak, he’s hit .364 (8-for-22).

Pitching probables

Monday: Rockies LHP Kyle Freeland (2-1, 4.09) at Padres RHP Dinelson Lamet (2-1, 2.62), 7:10 p.m., ATTRM

Tuesday: Rockies TBD at Padres RHP Mike Clevinger (1-2, 3.14), 7:10 p.m., ATTRM

Wednesday: Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (3-1, 3.33) at Padres RHP Zach Davies (6-2, 2.23), 6:10 p.m., ATTRM