It can be a cliche to call a below-average, well-traveled pitcher a journeyman. In the case of southpaw Wade LeBlanc it's not a cliche. It's a fact. LeBlanc has shown up with the Cardinals this year. It's his 10th different team in 10 years.

There are worse spot starters in the big leagues. But it's not exactly a plus if LeBlanc is in your starting rotation.

LeBlanc and his hefty 5.60 ERA get the start here - at Coors Field. LeBlanc has pitched better for the Cardinals after posting a 9.45 ERA with the Orioles, who waived him because of that. But he's still Wade LeBlanc and he has a horrid history at Coors Field with an 8.54 ERA in six appearances, including five starts.

Colorado is an entirely different team at home, winners of 19 of its last 26 games at Coors Field. The Rockies lead the National League in batting at home and also are No. 1 in the National League in hitting versus lefties.

Rockies starter Kyle Freeland is rounding into shape allowing only one run with 14 strikekouts and two walks during his 11 innings.

The Cardinals aren't likely to have ace closer Alex Reyes after he pitching two innings on Friday. The Rockies' best reliever, closer Daniel Bard, did not pitch yesterday.