MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (60-62) vs. Colorado Rockies (32-89)

Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports Arizona, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
Radio: KMVP 98.7 FM (Arizona), KOA 850 AM (Colorado)

Match Context

The Diamondbacks enter Friday’s matchup riding a three-game road win streak and leading the season series 8–2 over the Rockies. Arizona is 30–32 on the road and ranks second in MLB in slugging (.442). Colorado, meanwhile, owns the worst record in baseball and has dropped 8 of its last 10, allowing nearly 9 runs per game over that stretch.

Starting Pitchers

Arizona Diamondbacks – Brandon Pfaadt (12–7, 4.96 ERA, 1.34 WHIP)

• 104 K in 132.2 IP
• 3.91 ERA over last 10 games
• Earned win in last start vs. Rockies despite allowing 11 hits
• Relies on slider and elevated fastball at altitude

Colorado Rockies – Tanner Gordon (2–5, 8.37 ERA, 1.89 WHIP)

• 22 K in 41 IP
• Allowed 10 ER in last outing vs. Arizona
• Struggles with command and hard contact
• Rockies are 1–4 in his last 5 starts

Key Hitters to Watch

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Ketel Marte – .296 AVG, 18 doubles, 23 HR
• Geraldo Perdomo – 15-for-38, 2 HR, 4 RBI in last 10 games
• Corbin Carroll – HR off Gordon last week, .254 AVG

Colorado Rockies

• Hunter Goodman – 24 HR, 20 doubles, 4 triples
• Mickey Moniak – 10-for-42, 3 doubles, 2 HR in last 10 games
• Kyle Karros – Rookie 3B, .278 AVG, 2 doubles in first 5 games

Team Trends & Stats

Team	Record	Last 10	Batting Avg	Team ERA	Home/Road
Diamondbacks	60–62	7–3	.270	3.91	30–32 road
Rockies	32–89	2–8	.245	8.99	16–43 home

• Rockies have been outscored by 55 runs over last 10 games
• Diamondbacks have outscored opponents by 19 runs in same span
• Over/Under set at 12 runs, reflecting Coors Field’s hitter-friendly conditions

Arizona’s offense is clicking, and Pfaadt has been serviceable enough to handle Colorado’s depleted lineup. Gordon’s struggles and Coors Field’s altitude suggest a high-scoring affair.