The Colorado Rockies recently broke a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over the New York Mets. This win came at a crucial time as they prepared to face the Philadelphia Phillies on the road. The victory was marked by an eighth-inning grand slam hit by outfielder Jake McCarthy, giving the Rockies the much-needed lift after a tumultuous week, including a snowstorm that delayed the series.
Upcoming Series: Rockies vs. Phillies
The Rockies will visit the Philadelphia Phillies for a highly anticipated series. This matchup is particularly significant as it marks the second and final series of the season between these two teams. Previously, the Phillies took two out of three games in their April series held in Colorado.
Team Updates
Philadelphia is currently experiencing a resurgence after a managerial change that saw Rob Thomson replaced by Don Mattingly. Since the change, the Phillies have been steadily rising in the National League East standings, setting up an intriguing series against the Rockies.
Game Details
Here are the essential details for the upcoming game:
- Date and Time: 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- TV: Rockies.TV
- Radio: Rockies: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM
Pitching Matchup
The opening game of the series will feature the following pitchers:
- Colorado Rockies:
- Chase Dollander (3-2, 3.38 ERA)
- Philadelphia Phillies:
- Jesús Luzardo (3-3, 5.09 ERA)
Pitching Insights
Dollander aims to replicate his earlier performance against the Phillies, where he pitched 4.1 innings, allowing just one run and striking out six batters. He is looking to bounce back following a challenging outing against the Atlanta Braves, where he gave up six runs.
Luzardo, who started strong against Colorado in April, faced difficulties in subsequent games. He previously pitched 6.2 innings against the Rockies, allowing only one run while striking out 11 batters but has since been inconsistent with a high earned run average.
Injury Update
The Rockies are dealing with several injuries as they head into this series:
- 15-Day Injured List:
- Ryan Feltner (right ulnar nerve inflammation)
- 60-Day Injured List:
- Kris Bryant (lumbar degenerative disk disease)
- Pierson Ohl (right UCL repair)
- RJ Petit (right elbow UCL strain)
- McCade Brown (right shoulder inflammation)
- Jeff Criswell (torn right elbow ligament)
As the Rockies prepare for this vital matchup against the Phillies, fans are eager to see if they can continue their momentum after their recent win.
