The Colorado Rockies are gearing up to face the San Francisco Giants tonight at Coors Field, despite earlier thunderstorms and rain in the Denver area. This matchup will be game two of a three-game series.
The Rockies have struggled this season with a record of 12-54 and are currently 1-4 against the Giants (39-28). They’ve encountered challenges specifically within their division, holding a 3-14 record against the NL West teams.
On the mound for the Rockies will be Kyle Freeland, who has a record of 1-8 and a 5.19 ERA. Freeland recently celebrated his first win of the season against the Miami Marlins, where he allowed two runs on four hits over 6 1⁄3 innings, striking out four batters and issuing no walks. Earlier this season, he faced the Giants in a tight game, delivering a quality start despite being on the losing side of a 4-3 decision in San Francisco on May 1.
For the Giants, Robbie Ray is set to make the start. With an impressive 8-1 record and a 2.44 ERA, Ray’s performance this year has marked him as a standout player, tied for the most wins in the National League. The 33-year-old left-hander, who previously won the AL Cy Young Award in 2021 with the Toronto Blue Jays, has accumulated 87 strikeouts across 77 1⁄3 innings in 13 starts. Although Ray has a career record of 6-6 and a 5.16 ERA against the Rockies, he has shown that he can compete at their home stadium, having a mixed history at Coors Field.
The game is scheduled for a 6:40 p.m. MDT start, with coverage available on Rockies.tv and KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM for radio listeners.
This matchup could serve as a key moment for the Rockies to recalibrate after recent struggles, harnessing the positive momentum from Freeland’s recent win. Fans will be eager to see if he can build on that success against a formidable opponent like Ray.