Rockies Host Diamondbacks in First of Three-Game Series
The Colorado Rockies are set to host the Arizona Diamondbacks in Denver for the opening game of a three-game MLB series. The matchup features struggling pitching staffs, with Merrill Kelly (7.62 ERA) starting for Arizona and Kyle Freeland (6.00 ERA) for Colorado. The Rockies currently hold a 17-27 record, ranking fifth in the NL West, while the Diamondbacks sit third with a 20-22 record. Colorado boasts the seventh-best team batting average in the league at .248, led by Mickey Moniak's 12 home runs. Conversely, Arizona has struggled significantly when allowing home runs, posting a 9-20 record in such games. Recent form shows both teams underperforming, with Colorado losing seven of their last ten games and Arizona losing six. Significant injury lists impact both rosters, including long-term absences for key players like Kris Bryant (Rockies) and Corbin Burnes (Diamondbacks). This series marks the first meeting between these two NL West rivals in the 2026 season, with betting lines favoring the Diamondbacks slightly at -125.
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