The set-up: This series features a couple of competitive match-ups on the mound and this is one of them in my opinion. For a number of different reasons I think that runs will be at a premium in this one. The visitors go with German Marquez on the mound, while the home side goes with Justin Verlander.

The pitchers: Marquez is so far 9-9 with a 4.69 ERA. He most recently struck out nine and walked two in a no-decision to Milwaukee on Tuesday, ultimately giving up two runs over seven innings. Over 122.2 frames of work, Marquez sports a sharp 129:43 K/BB and note that he's 5-3 with a 3.09 ERA on the road to this point as well.

Verlander is so far 11-7 with a 2.50 ERA. He most recently gave up one run off four hits and a walk while striking out 14 over eight innings in a victory over the Dodgers on Friday. It was Verlander's third straight start and his fifth in his last six in which he's given up two or fewer runs.

The pick: Coors Field is a difficult venue to throw in and like most, Marquez has had his difficulties there. However he's been much better on the road and I think he carries over his momentum from his last start. And there's also no reason not to think that Verlander won't be focused here as well in this interesting inter-league match-up. This number is a little high, play the "under."