Jeff Francis pitched a masterpiece against the Cardinals last night, a complete game two-hit shutout. He struck out eight, and walked none in facing two batters over the minimum. He threw 129 pitches, which I suspect is one of the higher pitch counts for anyone this year to lower his ERA to 3.69.

That's the ninth shutout at Coors this season. Only Comerica with ten saw more. Safeco and Jacobs hosted nine each. Coors doesn't really fit the mold of those other stadiums. Citizens Bank Park, Kauffman Stadium and the Rogers Center bring up the rear with 2 each.