The Colorado Rockies (44-75, 60-59 RL, 61-56-2 O/U) are set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (66-53, 62-57 RL, 65-50-4 O/U) in the second game of a three-game divisional series on Tuesday evening. Starting for the Rockies is Austin Gomber, while the Diamondbacks counter with Eduardo Rodriguez. Arizona currently holds a 5-2 advantage in their season matchups.
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Colorado Aims to Bounce Back After Series Win Against Braves
Austin Gomber is taking the mound on Tuesday night. In his last outing against the Mets, Gomber allowed five runs in just three innings, resulting in a loss. Over his past five games, he has given up at least four runs in three of them, ending up with a 4.92 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP through 119 innings. This season, Gomber has yielded six runs in 10.2 innings pitched against the Diamondbacks and has a troubling 5.29 ERA in 59 career innings against this opponent.
The Rockies are keen to avoid reaching 100 losses this season. While their offense shows some potential, their pitching has been a significant weakness. Colorado has lost three of its last five series, including a recent setback against the Mets. They managed to win two out of three games against the Braves over the weekend, scoring 23 runs but allowing 24 runs in the process. The team is currently 26 games under .500 when playing on the road.
Ezekiel Tovar, a promising 23-year-old shortstop, is currently in a slump, posting only three RBIs and a .400 OPS this month. Nonetheless, Tovar has had a strong season overall, with 19 home runs, 55 RBIs, and a .768 OPS. He has been particularly effective against the Diamondbacks, racking up three RBIs and boasting an impressive .915 OPS in their encounters.
On average, Colorado scores 4.29 runs per game, ranking them 18th in the league. Their pitching staff, however, struggles significantly with a 5.58 ERA, placing them at the bottom of the rankings in 30th position.
Rodriguez Takes Center Stage as Arizona Continues Winning Streak
Eduardo Rodriguez is set to pitch for the Diamondbacks in this crucial matchup. In his season debut last week, he held the Guardians to three runs over 5.2 innings, earning a victory. Rodriguez, who missed the entire previous year due to a shoulder injury, was signed to a significant contract in the offseason. Last season, he recorded a 3.30 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with a 13-9 record. Historically, he has allowed eight runs in 11 innings against the Rockies.
Arizona has emerged as one of the top-performing teams in the league lately. They recently swept the Guardians and won three out of four games against the Phillies, scoring 30 runs while allowing only 14. Currently, the Diamondbacks occupy the second wild card spot and are eight games above .500 at home.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has seen a decline in performance, with no RBIs and a .651 OPS this month. However, he has 14 home runs and 58 RBIs for the season. Gurriel has thrived against the Rockies this year, accumulating 13 RBIs and boasting a 1.3 OPS. Meanwhile, Christian Walker is out due to injury, and Ketel Marte’s status is uncertain.
As a team, Arizona averages 5.24 runs per game, leading the major leagues. Their pitching staff has a collective 4.48 ERA, ranking them 25th in the league.
Key Betting Insights for Rockies vs. Diamondbacks
The Colorado Rockies have struggled significantly on the road, sitting 26 games under .500. In contrast, the Arizona Diamondbacks are in excellent form, having won eight of their last ten games, including three consecutive victories against the Phillies. This season, the Diamondbacks have claimed three out of four home games against the Rockies.
Additionally, Rockies pitcher Austin Gomber has faced challenges against Arizona, allowing six runs across 10.2 innings this season and holding a poor 5.29 career ERA against them. On the other hand, Diamondbacks pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez delivered a solid performance in his return, limiting a strong Guardians lineup to just three runs over 5.2 innings. Notably, four of the Diamondbacks’ five victories against the Rockies this season have come by margins of two runs or more.
