DENVER — Zack Greinke http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-justin-bour-jersey , who relies more on guile these days but is still very effective, will start Tuesday for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Colorado Rockies.The Diamondbacks could use a strong start from Greinke (13-9, 3.08) after getting pounded 13-2 by the Rockies on Monday in the opener of a key four-game series. The Rockies (79-64) lead the National League West by 1 1/2 games with the Diamondbacks (76-68), losers of eight of their past 10 games, in third place, 3 1/2 games behind and four games back for the second NL wild-card spot.In his last outing Thursday, a no-decision against Atlanta, Greinke gave up a season-high tying five runs (four earned) in 5 1/3 innings. It was just the second time in 15 starts that Greinke allowed four earned runs, a stretch in which he’s 8-4, 2.40 with 20 walks and 90 strikeouts in 97 2/3 innings while holding opponents to a .211 batting average.Article continues below ...Overall, Greinke has 180 strikeouts, which ranks sixth in the NL, and just 37 walks in 181 1/3 innings, the fourth most in the league.“He’s smart, he knows hitters very well,” said Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez Kyle Barraclough Jersey , who has hit five home runs against Greinke, tied with teammate Trevor Story and Jason Giambi for the most Greinke has allowed to any hitter. “He knows how to keep you off his pitches. He nibbles a lot, and he gets calls because normally they’re really close. He’s going to try to be super fine or super far away from you. With a guy like him, we just got to be patient and at the same time, don’t miss that pitch (to hit) because that one pitch is all he’s going to give you (that at-bat).”Greinke is 2-0, 2.33 in three starts against the Rockies this year and 11-5, 3.75 in 28 games (27 starts) against them. He’s 4-1, 4.20 in 11 games (10 starts) at Coors Field.Antonio Senzatela (4-5, 4.92) will start for the Rockies. He’s 2-4, 4.47 in nine starts since returning to the rotation July 3. Senzatela is 0-2, 6.75 in two games (one start) against the Diamondbacks this season and 0-3, 8.27 against them in six games (two starts). In his last start Wednesday against San Francisco, Senzatela allowed a career-high tying nine hits and three runs in five innings and ended up with a no-decision in Colorado’s 5-3 win.If the Diamondbacks have a save situation in the ninth, they won’t be turning to Brad Boxberger to get the final three outs. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo announced before Monday’s game that he has pulled Boxberger from the closer’s role. He has 32 saves in 39 chances, but in four games this month, Boxberger is 0-3 http://www.marlinsfanproshop.com/authentic-nick-wittgren-jersey , one-for-two in save situations and has allowed five hits, three walks and six runs in two innings.Lovullo said he told Boxberger after Sunday’s game the Diamondbacks would rely on matchups in the ninth inning. On Sunday, Boxberger came on with the Diamondbacks leading Atlanta 5-4 and gave up two singles to start the inning and Ender Inciarte’s three-run homer.Lovullo said Boxberger was “on board” with the decision but obviously disappointed.“But at this point in time,” Lovullo said, “we just feel like we got to maximize every situation and every opportunity to get 27 outs. He’s still in that equation. It just might be done a little bit different.“It’s going to be done by matching up, trying to get through the situation the best that we can based on the hitters that are coming up and who’s available in the bullpen. With nine outs remaining, I typically was counting how to get through six outs. The only thing that will change is (I’ll) probably manage how to get nine outs because I was handing off that ninth inning to ‘Box.’ “ Justin Verlander carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the Houston Astros hammered four home runs en route to a 7-2 victory Friday over the Cleveland Indians in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston.Alex Bregman opened the scoring with a solo shot in the fourth inning, which was followed by a Josh Reddick RBI single later in the frame. Jose Altuve and George Springer added homers in the fifth as the 'Stros raced out to a 4-0 lead.The Indians trimmed the lead to two in the sixth, but the Astros pulled away for good with two runs of their own in the seventh, including a home run by Martin Maldonado. Astros Look Primed to Defend Title After Playoff OpenerOne of the most common questions in the aftermath of Houston's World Series triumph last year was whether the club had dynasty potential.An extended rebuilding process, which featured three straight years of at least 106 losses starting in 2011, has yielded a roster with an incredible collection of hitters entering the prime of their careers together. The result was 103 wins during the regular season.BYU鈥檚 Cosmo the Cougar Is the Next Superstar MascotJoshua Johnson Is HS Footballs Quadruple ThreatThe Champions x Queer EyeHappy 26th Birthday to OBJ 馃帀Happy Anniversary to the Cubs Curse-BreakingD-Rose Turned Back the Clock and Put Up 50Will Drake鈥檚 Favorite Teams Reverse the 6 God Curse?Sports Worlds Halloween Costumes Went HardUp Your Halloween Game with Giant Pumpkin RegattaThe Champions: Episode 6 Is ComingDubs Trolled Fergie So Hard It Became a ChallengePurdue Footballs No. 1 Fan Is Inspiring the TeamOne Road to MLB Starts with a Bottle Cap and BroomstickIts Been a Wild Month with Flyers鈥?Mascot Gritty馃専The Champions: Episode 5 馃専CP3-Rondo Blowup Was a Long Time ComingMahomes Is Showtime Off the Field TooCFBs Creative Entrances Put WWE to ShameWorld Pole Climbing Championships Are Something ElseNBA Let Players Know They Have to Cover Branded TattoosRight Arrow IconThe Astros kept rolling right along Friday. They made quick work of two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, who allowed six hits, two walks and four earned runs in 4.2 innings, and their pitching staff took care of the rest.BYU鈥檚 Cosmo the Cougar Is the Next Superstar MascotJoshua Johnson Is HS Footballs Quadruple ThreatThe Champions x Queer EyeHappy 26th Birthday to OBJ 馃帀Happy Anniversary to the Cubs Curse-BreakingD-Rose Turned Back the Clock and Put Up 50Will Drake鈥檚 Favorite Teams Reverse the 6 God Curse?Sports Worlds Halloween Costumes Went HardUp Your Halloween Game with Giant Pumpkin RegattaThe Champions: Episode 6 Is ComingDubs Trolled Fergie So Hard It Became a ChallengePurdue Footballs No. 1 Fan Is Inspiring the TeamOne Road to MLB Starts with a Bottle Cap and BroomstickIts Been a Wild Month with Flyers鈥?Mascot Gritty馃専The Champions: Episode 5 馃専CP3-Rondo Blowup Was a Long Time ComingMahomes Is Showtime Off the Field TooCFBs Creative Entrances Put WWE to ShameWorld Pole Climbing Championships Are Something ElseNBA Let Players Know They Have to Cover Branded TattoosRight Arrow IconFinding a weakness is hard. Even outside of the loaded lineup and a terrific group of starting pitchers, the Astros also possess a dependable relief corps while also being efficient in the field and on the basepaths.The Indians couldn't find an answer in Game 1 and Orlando Arcia Jersey , if Houston maintains that level of play throughout the postseason, a repeat is certainly possible. Verlander's Strong Outing Sets Tone for Stacked StaffAll of the tangible factors suggest the Astros are again a serious World Series threat. There are always intangible elements involved in any title run, and one of those is setting the tone in Game 1.Verlander did that Friday. He kept the Cleveland offense, which ranked third in runs during the regular season, without a hit until the sixth. While his final stat line shows two earned runs in 5.1 innings, he was far more dominant than those numbers suggest.BYU鈥檚 Cosmo the Cougar Is the Next Superstar MascotJoshua Johnson Is HS Footballs Quadruple ThreatThe Champions x Queer EyeHappy 26th Birthday to OBJ 馃帀Happy Anniversary to the Cubs Curse-BreakingD-Rose Turned Back the Clock and Put Up 50Will Drake鈥檚 Favorite Teams Reverse the 6 God Curse?Sports Worlds Halloween Costumes Went HardUp Your Halloween Game with Giant Pumpkin RegattaThe Champions: Episode 6 Is ComingDubs Trolled Fergie So Hard It Became a ChallengePurdue Footballs No. 1 Fan Is Inspiring the TeamOne Road to MLB Starts with a Bottle Cap and BroomstickIts Been a Wild Month with Flyers鈥?Mascot Gritty馃専The Champions: Episode 5 馃専CP3-Rondo Blowup Was a Long Time ComingMahomes Is Showtime Off the Field TooCFBs Creative Entrances Put WWE to ShameWorld Pole Climbing Championships Are Something ElseNBA Let Players Know They Have to Cover Branded TattoosRight Arrow IconThe 2011 AL MVP also providedthe blueprint for attacking the Indians' hitters forthe rest of the Astros staff, including fellow starters Gerrit Cole, Dallas Keuchel and Charlie Morton.Ultimately, Houston's offense is powerful enough to win a lot of playoff games, but the club is also destined to play some low-scoring pitchers' duels. Being able to win either way is crucial to October success, and perhaps no team is better prepared for that than the Astros.Verlander and the offense both showed that in the playoff opener.Tribe Must Take Game 2 To Avoid Quick ExitKnowing all of those things about the Astros and seeing them firsthand Friday, the Indians must head into Game 2 with a must-win mentality.It starts with creating more offensive noise early in innings. Only once Friday did Cleveland's leadoff batter get on base鈥攁 Yan Gomes single to open the sixth, which is also the only frame the Indians put runs on the board. That's no coincidence.The Tribe also need a shutdown performance from Carlos Carrasco, who struggled against the high-powered Astros during the regular season. He allowed eight earned runs on 15 hits and three walks in 13.1 innings across two starts against the AL West champions.If the Indians drop Game 2, it's hard to imagine a path for them to win three consecutive games to complete a monumental comeback against the reigning champs.What's Next?The host Astros will attempt to take a commanding 2-0 series lead when they send Cole (2.88 ERA) to the mound Saturday against the Tribe's Carrasco (3.38 ERA). First pitch is scheduled for 4:37 p.m. ET on TBS.