Struggling Colorado Rockies Face Tough Challenge Against Arizona Diamondbacks: Pitching and Offense Continue to Falter

The Arizona Diamondbacks are facing off against the struggling Colorado Rockies in a National League West matchup on Saturday, Aug. 16. The Diamondbacks, currently in third place in the NL West, are still in contention for a wild-card spot despite being out of the division race. The Rockies, on the other hand, continue to struggle and are the worst team in the league. Ryne Nelson will be starting for the Diamondbacks, while Chase Dollander takes the mound for the Rockies. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:10 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Diamondbacks -155 | Rockies +140
Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (-113) | Rockies +1.5 (-105)
Total: Over/Under 11.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 61%.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks are currently in third place in the National League West division, trailing the Padres by at least nine games. They are also four games back from a wild-card spot, with a recent record of nine wins in their last 12 games. Ryne Nelson will be starting for the Diamondbacks on Saturday, with a 6-3 record and a 3.46 ERA in 15 starts and 10 relief appearances. His last start was a 7-6 loss to the Rangers on August 11, where he gave up five runs and seven hits in 5.1 innings. The Diamondbacks have a record of 8-7 when Nelson starts. The team is hitting .251 this season, ranking 12th in the league, with the third most home runs and the 10th fewest strikeouts. On the road, they have a .244 batting average. In August, they have a .270 batting average and have hit .312 against Colorado in 10 games this season.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are struggling this season, currently holding the worst record in the MLB. They are 12 games back of the second-worst team, the White Sox. The Rockies have struggled at home, with fewer than 18 wins this season. On Saturday, Chase Dollander will start for the team, with a 2-9 record and a 6.35 ERA in 16 starts this year. The Rockies have lost nine of their last 11 games. When Dollander starts, the team has a record of 4-12, and he has a 9.37 home ERA. The Rockies are hitting .238 as a team this year, ranking 24th in the league. They have scored the second fewest runs and have hit the 10th fewest home runs. Despite hitting .264 at home and .267 since the All-Star break, they have a .262 average specifically against Arizona.

Colorado Rockies Face Uphill Battle Against Arizona Diamondbacks: Pitching and Offense Struggles Continue

The Colorado Rockies have faced significant challenges this season, struggling with both pitching and offense. The team's pitching staff has had difficulty keeping runs off the board, while the offense has been unable to generate substantial scoring opportunities. These issues are expected to continue in their upcoming matchup. Chase Dollander, with a 9.37 ERA at home, is projected to struggle against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have had success hitting against him. The Rockies' limited run production this season places them at a significant disadvantage against the Diamondbacks, who are anticipated to outscore them. Furthermore, starting pitcher Ryne Nelson, with a 2.86 ERA in recent games, is expected to stifle the Rockies' lineup. Therefore, it is advisable to choose the Diamondbacks to cover in this matchup.

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