The Colorado Rockies are gearing up to take on the San Diego Padres in a three-game weekend series, with the first game set to begin Friday evening. This matchup comes after the Rockies faced a disappointing sweep against the Padres earlier in the season, heightening the stakes for the home team.
Randy Vásquez, who holds a 1-3 record and a 3.90 ERA, will be on the mound for San Diego. The young right-hander has struggled with his command, leading Major League Baseball in walks allowed. However, in his last outing, he managed to limit the damage to just one run despite issuing five walks in five innings. Historically, Vásquez has had a tough time against the Rockies, posting a 7.94 ERA in three career games against them.
On the opposing side, Antonio Senzatela, with a record of 1-5 and a 5.50 ERA, will seek to turn his season around. He has the second-highest hits allowed per nine innings in the league and faces a formidable Padres lineup that ranks among the top five in team batting average. In his last game, Senzatela struggled, allowing four runs over five innings in a loss against the Giants.
The Rockies will need their offense to step up to clinch a victory, especially considering Ryan McMahon’s recent improvement. While he has hit only 2-for-6 against Vásquez, McMahon is batting an impressive .364/.481/.818 this month and could be the key to revitalizing the Rockies’ struggling attack.
The game is set to start at 6:40 p.m. MDT, and fans can catch it on Rockies.tv or through various radio channels.
This upcoming series presents a chance for the Rockies to reclaim their home-field advantage and improve their standings. As they face a challenging opponent, there’s hope that players like McMahon can spark the offense and lead the team to victory.