UPDATE: The Colorado Rockies are desperate to snap their seven-game road losing streak as they face the San Francisco Giants today, September 17, 2023, at 3:05 p.m. EDT. Currently sitting at 43-118 overall, the Rockies find themselves in a critical matchup against the Giants, who hold an 80-81 record.
The stakes are high for both teams as they meet for the 13th time this season, with the Giants leading the season series 10-2. Colorado’s struggles have been evident, particularly on the road, where they have only managed 18 wins in 80 games.
PITCHING PROBABLES:
Rockies: McCade Brown (0-4, 7.54 ERA, 1.81 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)
Giants: Logan Webb (14-11, 3.30 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 216 strikeouts)
The Giants are coming off a balanced performance with a 5-5 record in their last ten games, showcasing a 3.74 ERA while outscoring opponents by three runs. In contrast, the Rockies have struggled significantly, going 2-8 over the same span and being outscored by 22 runs.
Fans are keen to see if the Rockies can reverse their fortunes today. The Giants have a solid home record of 41-39 and are proving resilient, particularly when they prevent home runs, boasting a 43-25 record under such conditions.
TOP PERFORMERS:
For the Giants, Rafael Devers leads with 34 home runs and a slugging percentage of .476. Heliot Ramos has also been a standout, with a batting average of .222 over the last ten games, including four home runs and eight RBIs.
On the Rockies’ side, Hunter Goodman has emerged as a key player with 31 home runs, 91 RBIs, and a batting average of .278. Additionally, Mickey Moniak is hitting well, with five home runs in his last ten games.
INJURY REPORT:
Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Giants are missing several players, including Dominic Smith (10-Day IL, hamstring) and Randy Rodriguez (60-Day IL, elbow). The Rockies face similar challenges, with Roansy Contreras (15-Day IL, hand) and Kris Bryant (60-Day IL, lumbar) also sidelined.
As the game approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if the Rockies can finally break their road slump against a competitive Giants squad. Stay tuned for live updates and highlights from this crucial matchup!
