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Colorado Rockies Struggle with Five Consecutive Losses While Arizona Diamondbacks Dominate at Home

The Colorado Rockies are set to play the final game of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Colorado, with a record of 30-85, lost the opening game of the series on Friday and is currently on a five-game losing streak. The Rockies trail first place in the NL West by a significant margin. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks, with a record of 55-61, have won four of their last six games, including a victory over California on Friday. Arizona is 12 games behind first place in the NL West. Both teams will be missing several key players for Sunday's game. Baseball fans are encouraged to read the in-depth prediction for the Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks matchup for all the excitement and MLB picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +220 | Diamondbacks -253
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (+105) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-126)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 72%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are currently struggling both at the plate and on the mound, ranking near the bottom in multiple offensive and pitching categories. Hunter Goodman has been a standout performer, leading the team in several key hitting statistics. Mickey Moniak has also made a significant contribution with his power at the plate. On the pitching side, the Rockies have struggled to produce Quality Starts and have the worst ERA, WHIP, and batting average against in the league. Antonio Senzatela and Kyle Freeland have been the standout pitchers for Colorado. Tanner Gordon will be taking the mound for the Rockies in their upcoming game, with a mixed performance so far this season.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently performing well offensively, ranking fourth in slugging percentage, sixth in on-base percentage, eighth in runs scored, and 15th in batting average. However, they traded away Eugenio Suarez, their top power source, to Seattle. Corbin Carroll and Geraldo Perdomo have stepped up as leaders in home runs and RBIs, respectively. The team has a strong performance in extra-base hits but has struggled on the mound, ranking low in WHIP, batting average against, and ERA. Brandon Pfaadt leads in wins while Zac Gallen leads in strikeouts. Pfaadt will start on the mound in the upcoming game for the Diamondbacks.

Colorado Rockies Struggle with Five Consecutive Losses While Arizona Diamondbacks Dominate at Home

The Colorado Rockies have experienced a challenging period with five consecutive losses and five out of their last six road games ending in defeat. On the other hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks have shown dominance over Colorado by winning four of the last five matchups and seven out of the last eight games played at home. Colorado's pitching staff currently ranks at the bottom of the league, placing last in ERA, WHIP, and batting average against, with opponents averaging .300. In contrast, Arizona has excelled offensively, ranking 4th in slugging percentage, 6th in on-base percentage, and 8th in runs scored, making them a formidable opponent for the struggling Colorado pitchers. Tanner Gordon, the starting pitcher for Colorado, has struggled in his recent outings with a high ERA of 6.59 and a WHIP of 1.78. Conversely, Brandon Pfaadt, the starting pitcher for Arizona, has displayed consistent performance in four out of the last five games, allowing only six runs in 24.2 innings.

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