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Matheny enjoys managing at Coors Field
- Updated: September 20, 2016
DENVER — Cardinals manager Mike Matheny knows that managing at Coors Field can be a challenge. No stadium is more hitter-friendly, which can make managing a pitching staff interesting.
Games at Coors Field were averaging 12.3 runs per game this season entering Monday, which was more than a full run more than the average scoring at any other park. And in the 13 games Matheny has managed in Denver, his team has averaged giving up 5.6 runs per game.
The Cardinals’ bullpen has been a mixed bag lately. St. Louis relievers had thrown nine straight scoreless innings over three games entering Monday, but before that, they gave up seven runs in 6 2/3 innings. Overall, their 3.55 bullpen ERA was sixth in the National League and 10th in baseball.
“I’d personally just like to watch our starters pitch while we’re here,” Matheny said. “That’s all I’m thinking going into this thing. We’ve seen some guys come here and pitch really well. …
