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On deck: Rockies

by David O'Brien; Staff , The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


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Coors Field, Denver, 8 p.m. today

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Pitching matchup

Braves RH Jair Jurrjens (6-7, 2.91 ERA) vs. Rockies RH Jason Marquis (11-5, 3.61 ERA)

Jurrjens is 1-4 in his past six starts despite a 3.06 ERA, .206 opponents' average and four quality starts in that period. He's 3-1 with a 2.93 ERA in four starts against the Rockies over the past two seasons, including 7 2/3 scoreless innings for a win in his previous start at Coors Field on June 16, 2008.

Marquis is 4-1 with a 2.74 ERA in his past six starts, including 17 scoreless innings in his past two. The ex-Brave has been outstanding lately at Coors, going 3-0 with a 1.14 ERA in his past four starts. Marquis is 2-3 with an 8.70 ERA in six starts against the Braves , but 2-0 with a 2.03 ERA in his past two.

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