MLB Game Preview: San Diego Padres (25-13) vs. Colorado Rockies (6-33)

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The San Diego Padres and Colorado Rockies are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Coors Field in Denver. The Padres have dominated the season series, winning all five previous matchups, including a 21-0 blowout victory in Game 4 of this series. First pitch is scheduled for May 11, 2025, at 3:10 PM ET.

Team Overview & Recent Form

San Diego Padres (25-13, 2nd in NL West)

  • Last Five Games: Win, Win, Loss, Loss, Win
  • Road Record: 11-9
  • Batting Average: .290 over last 10 games
  • Key Players:
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. – Leads the team with eight home runs and 19 RBIs.
  • Manny Machado – Batting .319, riding a nine-game hitting streak.
  • Luis Arraez – Batting .290, providing consistent contact hitting.

Colorado Rockies (6-33, 5th in NL West)

  • Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss
  • Home Record: 4-16
  • Batting Average: .217 (28th in MLB)
  • Key Players:
  • Hunter Goodman – Batting .277, leading the team with 19 RBIs.
  • Jordan Beck – Six home runs, providing some power in the lineup.
  • Brenton Doyle – Batting .226, looking to improve offensive production.

Pitching Matchup

  • Padres: Nick Pivetta (RHP, 5-1, 2.01 ERA) – Has been dominant this season, holding opponents to a .183 batting average.
  • Rockies: German Márquez (RHP, 0-6, 5.89 ERA) – Struggling with command, allowing 10+ runs in multiple starts.

Game Analysis & Predictions

  • Padres’ Strategy: San Diego has been dominant offensively, and Pivetta has been a reliable ace. If they continue their aggressive hitting, they should control the game.
  • Rockies’ Strategy: Colorado needs Márquez to deliver a strong outing and their offense to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Game Odds

San Diego Padres             – 340

Colorado Rockies             11.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025