The Colorado Rockies faced a tough loss on Saturday, succumbing to the San Diego Padres with a score that resembled a football game rather than a baseball match. The Rockies, currently holding a dismal record of 6-33, will aim to turn things around in the series finale on Sunday.
Starting for the Rockies will be Germán Márquez, who unfortunately has struggled significantly this season with an 0-6 record and a 9.90 ERA. Following a promising start where he pitched six scoreless innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, Márquez has been unable to find his footing, allowing four or more runs in each of his subsequent starts, including a troubling streak of giving up five or more runs in his last five outings. In a previous match against the Padres on April 11, he allowed six runs on seven hits in just under five innings.
On the opposing side, the Padres will send Nick Pivetta to the mound. With a solid 5-1 record and a 2.01 ERA, Pivetta has emerged as a key player for San Diego. His prior performance against the Rockies demonstrated his ability, as he limited them to three hits over seven scoreless innings. Recently, he faced some challenges against the New York Yankees, yielding three runs over five innings but still managed to strike out five.
In a shakeup for the Rockies, the team has promoted Anthony Molina and called up first-round pick Ryan Rolison from Triple-A Albuquerque, while sending down Bradley Blalock and Juan Mejia. Kris Bryant’s move to the 60-day injured list adds to the team’s challenges.
As the Rockies prepare for the game, they are looking to redeem themselves and secure a victory in honor of Mother’s Day, celebrating all the dedicated moms out there.
First pitch is slated for 1:10 p.m. MDT, with the game available to watch on Rockies.tv and listen to on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM or KNRV 1150 for Spanish coverage.
Despite the rocky season, there’s always hope for improvement and resilience from the team.