MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (60-63) vs. Colorado Rockies (33-89)

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Time: 8:10 p.m. ET
Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports Arizona, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain

Series Overview

The Diamondbacks (60–63) hold an 8–3 edge in the season series and are looking to extend their dominance over the last-place Rockies (33–89). Arizona has won 9 of its last 12 games, while Colorado has dropped 7 of 10 and owns the worst record in MLB.

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK
DiamondbacksRyne Nelson6–33.461.0695
RockiesChase Dollander2–96.351.5657

Nelson has been a bright spot for Arizona, while Dollander has struggled with command and long balls.

Team Trends & Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Road Record: 30–33
  • Last 10 Games: 6–4
  • Team HRs: 173 (2nd in NL)
  • Team ERA: 4.15 over last 10 games
  • Key Injuries: DeSclafani, Moreno, Burnes, Puk, Henry, Smith

Colorado Rockies

  • Home Record: 17–43
  • Last 10 Games: 3–7
  • Team ERA: 7.74 over last 10 games
  • Key Injuries: Estrada, Arcia, Senzatela, Marquez, Bryant

Key Players to Watch

DiamondbacksRockies
Corbin Carroll – 62 XBH, 26 HRHunter Goodman – .277 AVG, 25 HR
Blaze Alexander – 10-for-33, 3 HRBrenton Doyle – 11-for-33, 3 HR
Ketel Marte – .296 AVG, 23 HRMickey Moniak – 10-for-42, 2 HR

Arizona’s lineup has been explosive, with Carroll and Marte leading the charge. Goodman and Doyle remain Colorado’s top threats.

Arizona has covered the run line in 4 of its last 5 wins over Colorado.

Arizona’s power and pitching edge make them heavy favorites. Nelson’s consistency and the D-backs’ recent offensive surge—averaging 1.4 HR per game—should overwhelm a Rockies team with a bloated ERA and thin bullpen. Expect Arizona to win comfortably and push the total toward the over.

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks – 188

Colorado Rockies             11.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025

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