On Wednesday, a clash unfolds between National League West rivals as the Arizona Diamondbacks (83-67, 3rd NL West) visit Coors Field in Denver to complete a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies (58-93, 5th NL West). In a tight first game on Monday, Arizona fell short, losing 3-2. The Diamondbacks have struggled recently, winning only one of their last four games. Currently, they trail the division leader by six games and hold the second of three National League wildcard spots. Meanwhile, Colorado celebrated its fourth win in five games with Monday’s success. Despite this, the Rockies have been ruled out of postseason play. Arizona faces challenges, missing five pitchers and left fielder Lourdes Gurriel, while Colorado will be without four pitchers and designated hitter Kris Bryant.
This article was prepared prior to the matchup on Tuesday.
Arizona’s Offensive Prowess: A Double-Edged Sword
The Diamondbacks excel offensively, ranking in the top two in four major hitting categories. They lead the league in runs scored (824), on-base percentage (.337), and slugging percentage (.441), while also holding the second spot in batting average (.264). Ketel Marte tops the team with 32 home runs, and Eugenio Suarez follows closely with 28. Suarez also leads in RBIs with 95, while Marte contributes with 87. The team boasts four players with RBI totals between 70 and 95. Over 150 games, Arizona has achieved 254 doubles, 35 triples, and 193 home runs, totaling 482 extra-base hits.
However, their pitching has not matched the offensive firepower. The Diamondbacks rank 17th in Quality Starts (52) and are 27th in both ERA (4.64) and WHIP (1.36). They also allow opposing batters to hit .263 against them, placing them 29th in the league. Zac Gallen leads the Diamondbacks in wins with 12 and is their best starter with an ERA of 3.61. Brandon Pfaadt has recorded the most strikeouts at 160. Arizona will send Eduardo Rodriguez to the mound on Wednesday, who holds a record of 2-3 and an ERA of 5.50 this season, having struck out 25 batters with a WHIP of 1.54.
Colorado’s Challenges: An Uphill Battle
The Rockies have found it tough at the plate, ranking 15th in slugging percentage (.398) and 17th in batting average (.241). They sit at 19th in runs scored (633) and 25th in on-base percentage (.303). Michael Toglia and Ezequiel Tovar lead the team, each hitting 24 home runs, while Brenton Doyle follows with 22. Doyle also leads in RBIs with 70, with Tovar not far behind at 68. The Rockies have only three players with RBI counts between 61 and 70, and they have achieved 252 doubles, 22 triples, and 167 home runs, totaling 441 extra-base hits across 151 games.
When it comes to pitching, Colorado struggles even more. They rank 18th in Quality Starts (51) and sit at the bottom in ERA (5.40), WHIP (1.51), and batting average allowed (.284). Cal Quantrill leads the Rockies in wins with 8, while Austin Gomber, who is set to start on Wednesday, has the best ERA among starters at 4.44. Ryan Feltner leads the team in strikeouts with 127, and Gomber holds a record of 5-10, with 112 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.28.
Betting Insights for Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
Arizona has faced difficulties on the road lately, losing four of its last five away games. In contrast, Colorado has shown resilience at home, winning four of its last six contests and four of five overall. Starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has been vulnerable, giving up 24 hits and 14 runs over his last four starts, with Arizona losing three of those games. On the other hand, Austin Gomber of Colorado has put together two solid performances, allowing just three runs in 14 innings, helping Colorado secure victories in both outings. The Diamondbacks find themselves under pressure as they fight for a playoff spot, while the Rockies have already shifted their focus to next season. Colorado’s dynamic duo, Michael Toglia and Ezequiel Tovar, has combined for an impressive 48 home runs and 119 RBIs, showcasing their potential despite the team’s overall struggles.
