MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (21-72) vs. Cincinnati Reds (48-46)

The Colorado Rockies (21–72) visit Great American Ball Park to face the Cincinnati Reds (48–46) on Friday, July 11 at 7:10 PM ET, opening a three-game series that could shape Cincinnati’s playoff momentum heading into the All-Star break. With the Reds looking to stay above .500 and the Rockies trying to snap a road skid, this matchup offers contrasting stakes and storylines.

Team Form & Standings

Team	Record	Last 10 Games	Home/Away Split
Cincinnati Reds	48–46	4–6	26–21 (Home)
Colorado Rockies	21–72	3–7	11–36 (Away)

• Reds split a four-game series with Miami, rebounding with back-to-back wins and outscoring the Marlins 13–2 in the final two games.
• Rockies were swept by Boston, outscored 29–7 across three games, and have lost 12 of their last 15.

⚾ Starting Pitchers

Colorado Rockies – Germán Márquez (RHP)

• Record: 3–10
• ERA: 5.84
• WHIP: 1.62
• Last Start: 6 IP, 6 ER vs White Sox
• Opponent BA: .311
• Note: Has 4 quality starts in 18 appearances

Cincinnati Reds – Chase Burns (RHP)

• Record: 0–1
• ERA: 8.10
• WHIP: 1.90
• Last Start: 4.2 IP, 1 ER, 7 K vs Phillies
• Opponent BA: .302
• Note: Elite 30.6% strikeout rate; facing MLB’s highest K-rate team vs RHP

Key Players to Watch

Colorado Rockies

• Hunter Goodman: .280 AVG, 17 HR, 52 RBI – team leader in all major categories
• Tyler Freeman: 15-for-37 over last 10 games – consistent contact hitter

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz: .280 AVG, 18 HR, 63 RBI – leads team in power and speed
• Spencer Steer: 9-for-32, 2 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games – heating up at the plate

• Reds are 24–5 when hitting 2+ home runs
• Rockies are 7–14 in games with 2+ homers
• Under has hit in 4 of Rockies’ last 5 games vs NL teams

Game Storylines

• Burns’ Breakout Potential: After a strong outing vs Philly, Chase Burns faces a Rockies lineup that strikes out 32.3% vs RHP on the road.
• Marquez’s Struggles: Rockies’ veteran has allowed 6+ ER in 3 of last 5 starts and faces a Reds team that’s 4–1 in last 5 vs NL West.
• Series History: Reds swept Rockies in Denver earlier this season, outscoring them 22–12.
• Playoff Push: Reds trail the final NL Wild Card spot by just 3 games; a sweep could send them into the break at 51–46.

Game Details

• Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
• Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
• Broadcast: COLR / FDSNOH / MLB.tv