MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (14-17) vs. Cincinnati Reds (19-11)

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Location: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio

First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. EDT

Weather Outlook

No direct weather report was provided in sourced previews. Given Cincinnati’s typical late‑April conditions and no weather‑related notes in pregame reports, no disruptions are expected (inference based on available reporting).

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

McCade Brown (shoulder — 60‑Day IL)

Ryan Feltner (tricep — 15‑Day IL)

Kris Bryant (back — 60‑Day IL)

Pierson Ohl (elbow — 60‑Day IL)

Jeff Criswell (elbow — 60‑Day IL)

RJ Petit (elbow — 60‑Day IL)

Cincinnati Reds

Brandon Williamson (shoulder — day‑to‑day)

Caleb Ferguson (oblique — 15‑Day IL)

Nick Lodolo (finger — 15‑Day IL)

Eugenio Suárez (oblique — 10‑Day IL)

Hunter Greene (elbow — 60‑Day IL)

Probable Pitching Matchup

Colorado — Michael Lorenzen (2–2, 5.97 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 19 K)

The Rockies’ staff owns a 4.19 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and has allowed 38 HR this season. Their bullpen has a 76.9% save rate and 15 holds.

Cincinnati — Andrew Abbott (0–2, 6.59 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 19 K)

Despite Abbott’s struggles, Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 4th in the NL with a 3.71 ERA (from earlier series context).

Pitching Edge: Slight lean Colorado based on starter comparison, but Cincinnati holds the stronger bullpen and overall staff metrics.

Team Records & Recent Form

Colorado Rockies (14–17)

Road: 7–11

Last 10: 6–4, .298 AVG, 4.25 ERA, +8 run differential

Offense: .249 AVG, .316 OBP, 4.0 runs/game, 28 HR, 55 doubles

Cincinnati Reds (19–11)

Home: 9–8

Last 10: 7–3, .261 AVG, 5.10 ERA, +7 run differential

Offense: .383 SLG, strong contact and power balance.

Series History

The series is tied 1–1 entering this game.

Recent results:

Apr 29: Rockies 13–2 Reds

Apr 28: Reds 7–2 Rockies

Key Player Matchups

Colorado

T.J. Rumfield: 6 doubles, triple, 3 HR.

Hunter Goodman: 13-for-41, 5 doubles, 5 HR over last 10 games.

Cincinnati

Matt McLain: 6 doubles, 2 HR.

Elly De La Cruz: 13-for-42, 4 HR over last 10 games.

Betting Trends

Rockies last 10: 6–4, 5–5 O/U.

Reds last 10: 7–3, outscoring opponents by 7.

Head‑to‑head last 10 meetings: Reds lead 7–3.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             9

Cincinnati Reds                 – 163

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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