Marquez cruising, faces Pirates
(MLB.com Colorado Rockies)

Right-handed pitcher German Marquez (9-8, 4.70 ERA) will face newly acquired Pirates right-hander Chris Archer (3-5, 4.49 ERA) at 1:10 p.m. MT today. Marquez has gone seven innings in his last two starts, and he is 4-0 with a 2.95 ERA in his last six starts since June 30. Marquez has struggled at home this season (4-5, 6.63 ERA), but has made quality starts in his last two home starts -- 2-0 and a 2.63 ERA.