The Colorado Rockies and Texas Rangers are set to face off in the series opener at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are looking to build momentum after winning two of three against the Tigers, while the Rockies aim to snap their struggles after dropping two of three to the Padres. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05 PM ET.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Colorado Rockies (7-33, 5th in NL West)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Loss, Loss, Loss
- Road Record: 3-17
- Batting Average: .219 (27th in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Hunter Goodman – Batting .288 with six home runs and 24 RBIs.
- Ryan McMahon – Six home runs, 11 RBIs, batting .211.
- Michael Toglia – Five home runs, 17 RBIs, batting .205.
Texas Rangers (20-21, 4th in AL West)
- Last Five Games: Win, Win, Loss, Loss, Loss
- Home Record: 9-8
- Batting Average: .233 (23rd in MLB)
- Key Players:
- Marcus Semien – Three home runs, 17 RBIs, batting .179.
- Wyatt Langford – Six home runs, batting .265.
- Corey Seager – Batting .278 with five home runs and 22 RBIs.
Pitching Matchup
- Rockies: Chase Dollander (RHP, 2-3, 7.71 ERA) – Has struggled, allowing six earned runs in his last start against Detroit.
- Rangers: Tyler Mahle (RHP, 3-1, 1.48 ERA) – Has been dominant, holding opponents to a .179 batting average.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Rockies’ Strategy: Colorado needs Dollander to limit damage early while their offense capitalizes on Mahle’s occasional control issues.
- Rangers’ Strategy: Texas has been strong at home and will rely on Mahle’s consistency and their lineup’s ability to generate runs.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
Texas Rangers – 258
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
