The Colorado Rockies are set to host the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field for a weekend series. This matchup will be the first of a six-game homestand, following a successful series where the Rockies won two of three games against the Los Angeles Angels in Southern California earlier this week. The Brewers currently lead the National League Central Division, while the Rockies aim to capitalize on their home advantage. The Chicago Cubs, once seen as division leaders, have struggled this season, dropping to fourth place after a disappointing 10-game losing streak.
How to Watch Rockies vs. Brewers
The opening game against the Brewers will commence at 8:40 p.m. EST at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.
- TV: Rockies.TV
- Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM
Pitching Matchup
This game features an intriguing pitching duel between the following players:
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | Brandon Sproat | 1-4 | 6.24 |
| Rockies | Ryan Feltner | 2-1 | 4.85 |
Ryan Feltner will take the mound for the Rockies, making his second start since returning from the injured list. His performance on May 30 against the San Francisco Giants was promising, as he completed six innings while allowing only four hits and recording two strikeouts.
On the other hand, Brandon Sproat is under pressure to perform after experiencing a tough outing against the Houston Astros, where he gave up six runs in 4.1 innings. Brewers manager Pat Murphy has emphasized the need for improvement from Sproat, indicating that consistent poor performances will not be tolerated as the team seeks to contend for the playoffs.
Rockies Injury Updates
The Rockies have several players on the injured list:
- 10-day injured list:
- Brenton Doyle (CF, left oblique contusion)
- Mickey Moniak (OF, right ankle tendinitis)
- Jordan Beck (OF, left hamstring strain)
- 15-day injured list:
- Chase Dollander (RHP, right elbow sprain)
- Victor Vodnik (RHP, right ulnar nerve inflammation)
- Jimmy Herget (RHP, right shoulder impingement)
- 60-day injured list:
- Welinton Herrera (LHP, left elbow inflammation)
- Kris Bryant (DH, lumbar degenerative disk disease)
- Pierson Ohl (RHP, right UCL repair)
- RJ Petit (RHP, right elbow UCL strain)
- McCade Brown (RHP, right shoulder inflammation)
- Jose Quintana (LHP, left elbow sprain)
As the Rockies prepare to face the Brewers, fans are eager to see if they can continue their winning momentum at home despite the injury challenges they face. The series promises an exciting matchup between two teams with different objectives for the remainder of the season.
