The Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies continue their three-game interleague series on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 PM ET, with coverage on Twins.TV, MLB.TV, and local radio affiliates. After Colorado’s surprising 6–4 win in the opener, the Twins look to bounce back and regain momentum in their push toward .500.
Starting Pitchers – Twins vs. Rockies Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | Zebby Matthews (RHP) | 1–1 | 5.21 | 1.47 | 19 |
| Colorado Rockies | Antonio Senzatela (RHP) | 3–13 | 6.60 | 1.89 | 49 |
- Zebby Matthews returns from a shoulder injury for his first start since June 4, after a strong rehab outing with 9 strikeouts in 4 shutout innings.
- Antonio Senzatela has struggled all season, allowing 12 earned runs over his last three starts, and owns a 6.75 ERA at Coors Field.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split | Team ERA | Batting Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | 47–50 | 6–4 | 19–30 (Away) | 4.09 | .263 |
| Rockies | 23–74 | 3–7 | 11–36 (Home) | 5.55 | .236 |
- The Twins are 23–8 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game.
- The Rockies have lost 17 consecutive home series dating back to 2024.
- Minnesota has gone 2–1 against Colorado in each of the last three seasons.
Top Performers to Watch
Minnesota Twins
- Byron Buxton: .294 AVG, 22 HR, 57 RBI – leads team in all major offensive categories
- Ryan Jeffers: 4-hit game on Friday – batting .264 with a .464 SLG
- Harrison Bader: 4 HR, 7 RBI over last 13 games – .879 OPS during that stretch
Colorado Rockies
- Hunter Goodman: .277 AVG, 17 HR, 52 RBI – ranks top 2 among NL catchers in most offensive categories
- Jordan Beck: Homered Friday, nearly hit for the cycle – slugging .438
- Tyler Freeman: .323 AVG – reached base in 25 straight games before the break
Game Day Highlights
- Injury Watch: Twins’ Pablo López and Bailey Ober remain sidelined; Rockies’ Ezequiel Tovar expected to return from IL
- Weather: 85°F, dry conditions – ball expected to carry well at Coors Field
- Series Update: Rockies lead 1–0; Twins have won 6 of last 10 head-to-head matchups
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins – 188
Colorado Rockies 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
