The Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals are set to face off in a doubleheader on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. This twin bill comes after Wednesday’s game was postponed due to inclement weather. With the Royals winning the series opener in extra innings, both teams will look to make a statement in this doubleheader.
Game Details
- Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Game 1 Start Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Game 2 Start Time: Approximately 7:10 PM ET (or 30 minutes after Game 1 concludes)
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO
- Broadcast: Regional networks and MLB Network
Team Overview
Colorado Rockies
- Record: 4-18 (5th in NL West)
- Key Players:
- Brenton Doyle: Returning from the bereavement list, Doyle leads the team with a .315 batting average and 12 RBIs despite limited action this season.
- Ezequiel Tovar: A bright spot in the Rockies’ lineup, Tovar has been consistent at the plate and defensively solid.
- German Marquez (Game 1 Starter): Marquez has struggled this season with an 0-3 record and an 8.27 ERA. He’ll look to rebound after a rough outing against the Dodgers, where he allowed seven runs in less than an inning.
- Chase Dollander (Game 2 Starter): The rookie right-hander has shown flashes of potential but has struggled with home runs, allowing eight in just 14 2/3 innings. He carries a 1-2 record and a 7.36 ERA into this matchup.
Kansas City Royals
- Record: 10-14 (4th in AL Central)
- Key Players:
- Bobby Witt Jr.: Riding a 14-game hitting streak, Witt is hitting .360 during this stretch and remains the Royals’ offensive catalyst.
- Salvador Perez: The veteran catcher has been a steady presence in the lineup, providing power and leadership.
- Cole Ragans (Game 1 Starter): Ragans has been a strikeout machine, fanning 42 batters in 27 2/3 innings. He enters with a 1-1 record and a 3.58 ERA but is coming off a shaky outing against Detroit.
- Michael Lorenzen (Game 2 Starter): Lorenzen has a 1-3 record and a 4.57 ERA. He’ll aim to bounce back after allowing four runs in his last start against the Tigers.
Series Recap
- Game 1: The Royals edged out the Rockies 4-3 in 11 innings, with Luis García delivering the game-winning sacrifice fly. Kansas City’s bullpen held strong, while Colorado’s late rally fell short.
Key Matchups
- German Marquez vs. Royals Offense (Game 1): Marquez will need to find his rhythm early to contain a Royals lineup led by Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez.
- Chase Dollander vs. Royals Power Hitters (Game 2): Dollander’s struggles with home runs could be exploited by Kansas City’s middle-of-the-order bats.
- Cole Ragans vs. Rockies Lineup (Game 1): Ragans’ ability to rack up strikeouts will test Colorado’s offense, which ranks near the bottom of MLB in batting average.
- Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Rockies Pitching: Witt’s hot streak makes him a key player to watch, especially against Colorado’s struggling starters.
Game Outlook
The Royals enter the doubleheader with momentum after their extra-inning win in Game 1 of the series. Kansas City’s pitching staff, led by Ragans and Lorenzen, will look to exploit Colorado’s offensive struggles. Meanwhile, the Rockies will rely on Doyle and Tovar to spark their lineup and hope for improved performances from Marquez and Dollander on the mound.
Game 1 Odds
Colorado Rockies 8
Kansas City Royals – 258
Game 2 Odds
Colorado Rockies 8.5
Kansas City Royals – 198
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 23, 2025
