The Colorado Rockies return to Coors Field after a challenging series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, where they faced two shutouts. With a focus on breaking their current winless streak and achieving a series victory, the Rockies are set to host the Philadelphia Phillies, who hold a record of 28-18, in a four-game series.
Starting on the mound for the Rockies will be left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland, who is still seeking his first win of the season, sitting at 0-6 over nine starts. In his previous outing against the Texas Rangers, Freeland allowed three earned runs in the first inning but responded well by pitching five scoreless innings afterward, notching five strikeouts. Despite showing signs of improvement, Freeland has struggled overall, giving up five or more earned runs in four of his nine starts so far.
The Phillies will counter with Cristopher Sánchez, another left-handed pitcher who has been impressive this season with a 2.91 ERA across eight starts, accumulating 52 strikeouts in 43 1⁄3 innings. Historically, Sánchez has posed a challenge for the Rockies, boasting a 2.57 ERA in four starts against them, with 24 strikeouts and only one home run allowed. His effectiveness can be attributed to a solid ground ball rate of 55.5%, supported by a powerful 95.6 MPH sinker complemented by effective breaking pitches, including a formidable changeup with a 50.8% whiff rate.
The game is slated to begin at 6:40 p.m. MT, with the Rockies broadcast available on Rockies.tv and radio coverage on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and KNRV 1150 AM (Spanish).
As the Rockies adjust back to their home field, fans will be eager to see if this change in environment can spark the team to finally break their losing streak and earn that much-desired series win against a competitive Phillies lineup.