MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (59-62) vs. Colorado Rockies (32-88)

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Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET / 5:40 PM PT
Broadcast: FS1, ARID, COLR, MLB.tv

Team Snapshot

TeamArizona DiamondbacksColorado Rockies
Record59–62 (3rd in NL West)32–88 (5th in NL West)
Last 10 Games7–32–8
Road/Home Split29–32 (road)16–42 (home)
Season SeriesDiamondbacks lead 7–2

Pitching Matchup

  • Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (4–7, 5.68 ERA, 105 K, 1.68 WHIP)
  • Rockies: Bradley Blalock (1–3, 7.89 ERA, 22 K, 1.71 WHIP)

Rodriguez was roughed up by Colorado in his last outing (5 ER, 6 H, 5 BB), while Blalock has allowed 5+ runs in four of his last five starts.

Players to Watch

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Ketel Marte: 15-for-39, 2 doubles, 3 HR in last 10 games
  • Geraldo Perdomo: 26 doubles, 13 HR, .283 AVG
  • Corbin Carroll: 25 HR, 6 RBI in last 5 games

Colorado Rockies

  • Jordan Beck: .276 AVG, 19 doubles, 14 HR, 42 RBI
  • Ezequiel Tovar: 12-for-39, 4 doubles in last 10 games
  • Hunter Goodman: 22 HR, 64 RBI, .278 AVG

Game Outlook

  • Arizona has won 5 of its last 6 and holds a commanding lead in the season series.
  • The Rockies snapped an 8-game skid with a series win over St. Louis but remain MLB’s worst team by record.
  • Coors Field’s altitude and warm weather (89°F, light wind) could boost offense.

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks – 176

Colorado Rockies             12

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025

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