The Colorado Rockies are facing offensive struggles as they continue to underperform at Coors Field. In a recent game against the Cardinals, they lost 5-2 with only nine hits, and their offense has scored three runs or fewer in 35 home games this season. Manager Bud Black acknowledges the disappointment but hopes for improvement in the future, emphasizing the need to reduce strikeouts and improve situational hitting.
Despite a tough season, pitcher Austin Gomber has shown resilience and consistency, completing his final start with a record of 5-12 and a 4.75 ERA over 30 starts. The Rockies must win three of their four remaining games to avoid a second consecutive 100-loss season.
In the upcoming game, the Rockies will have left-hander Kyle Freeland as their starting pitcher, hoping to finish the season strong after a solid performance following an injury earlier in the year. Freeland has struggled against the Cardinals in the past, going 0-3 with a 4.54 ERA, but he has shown success at home with a 3.75 ERA in nine starts at Coors Field.
The Cardinals will have Kyle Gibson on the mound, who has not allowed a home run in two starts at Coors Field. Gibson is looking to bounce back from a loss in his previous outing and improve his 4.13 ERA for the season.
The upcoming series against the Dodgers will feature matchups between the Rockies’ pitchers Cal Quantrill, Antonio Senzatela, and Ryan Feltner against the Dodgers’ rotation. As the regular season comes to a close, the Rockies are focused on finishing strong and building towards a more successful future.
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