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MLB Sunday Showdown: Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays Set to Determine Series Winner

The MLB action continues this Sunday with the Colorado Rockies facing off against the Tampa Bay Rays. Both teams have split the first two games of the series, with Sunday's game determining the weekend's outcome. Starting pitchers Ryan Feltner for the Rockies and Taj Bradley for the Rays will take the mound. The game is set to begin at 1:40 P.M. EST, with Tampa Bay opening as the favorite at -198 and the current line sitting at -190.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +170 | Rays -190
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Rays -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 66%.

Colorado vs Tampa Bay Stats

Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies started the season with a 1-1 record, losing their opening game against the Rays but bouncing back with a close win on Saturday. Ryan Feltner will be starting the series deciding game on Sunday, making his season debut after a 3-10 record last season. Feltner had a 3.93 ERA and a 2-7 record on the road last season, with a 3.04 ERA in day games. In their last game, the Rockies defeated the Rays 2-1, with Brenton Doyle and Kyle Farmer securing RBI's. The Rockies defense was solid, with Nick Martini making a key play at the plate. However, they later lost to the Rays 3-2 with a walk-off home run by Kameron Eisner. Additionally, Colorado is ranked 29th in power rankings, with no offensive or defensive statistics provided as of now.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have started the season with a 1-1 record, experiencing a big comeback win against the Rockies on Friday followed by a close loss on Saturday. Taj Bradley will be making his season debut for the Rays on Sunday after starting 25 games last year with a 4.11 ERA and an 8-11 record. Bradley struggled against National League opponents but had a better ERA when pitching at home. In their last game, the Rays lost 2-1 to the Rockies despite Zack Littell's strong pitching performance. The Rays will be playing their home games at Steinbrenner Field this season due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field. Despite the change in home field, second baseman Brandon Lowe believes baseball players are resilient and capable of adapting. The Rays currently have a power ranking of 14 and are ranked # for offense and defense. The Colorado Rockies have won their last three matchups against Tampa Bay.

MLB Series between Rays and Rockies Showcases Tightly Contested Games with High Scoring Potential

The MLB's current series between the Rays and the Rockies has showcased some tightly contested games. Tampa Bay secured a walk-off victory on Friday, while the Rockies triumphed 2-1 on Saturday. The upcoming Sunday game is anticipated to be another closely fought contest, albeit with a potentially higher scoring outcome. Given the starting pitchers' tendencies to yield runs, it is expected that both offenses will have ample opportunities to score. In this matchup, I am inclined to favor the Rays over the Rockies due to Ryan Feltner's struggles in the previous season. Feltner's 3-10 record and 4.49 ERA in the previous year indicate his susceptibility to allowing home runs, a weakness that Tampa Bay is likely to exploit. Therefore, I recommend taking the Rays to cover in this upcoming game.

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