MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (39-37) vs. Colorado Rockies (17-60)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies
  • Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • Time: 3:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
  • Broadcast: ESPN, ARID, COLR, MLB.TV

Series Recap & Stakes

This is the sixth meeting of the season, with Arizona holding a 4-1 edge in the series. The D-backs are looking to complete the sweep after a 14-8 slugfest on Friday and a dominant showing on Saturday. The Rockies, meanwhile, are desperate to salvage a win and avoid further spiraling in the NL West.

Arizona Diamondbacks – Team Snapshot

  • Record: 39-37 (4th in NL West)
  • Road Record: 19-19
  • Last 10 Games: 7-3
  • Key Players:
  • Corbin Carroll: 20 HR, 9 triples – elite speed/power combo
  • Josh Naylor: .415 AVG over last 10 games – 17-for-41 with 10 RBI
  • Ketel Marte: Coming off a 4-hit game – red-hot at the plate

Starting Pitcher:
Merrill Kelly (6-3, 3.41 ERA) – The right-hander has allowed two or fewer earned runs in 10 of 15 starts this season. He blanked the Rockies over 7 innings in their last meeting.

Colorado Rockies – Team Snapshot

  • Record: 17-60 (5th in NL West)
  • Home Record: 7-29
  • Last 10 Games: 5-5
  • Key Players:
  • Hunter Goodman: 14 HR, .514 SLG – team’s top power threat
  • Mickey Moniak: 5 HR, 9 RBI in last 10 games – heating up
  • Ryan McMahon: 4 HR in last 10 games – veteran presence

Starting Pitcher:
Carson Palmquist (0-4, 7.76 ERA) – The rookie lefty has struggled mightily, allowing 5+ runs in multiple starts. He gave up 5 runs in 4 innings vs. Arizona earlier this season.

Key Matchup Insights

  • Pitching Disparity: Kelly’s consistency vs. Palmquist’s volatility is a major edge for Arizona.
  • Offensive Firepower: D-backs rank top 10 in OPS vs. lefties; Rockies’ bullpen has a 5.59 ERA.
  • Momentum: Arizona has won 8 of the last 11 meetings and is surging offensively.
  • Injury Watch: Rockies missing key players like Kris Bryant, Ezequiel Tovar, and Kyle Freeland.

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks – 191

Colorado Rockies             12.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025