MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (30-84) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (54-61)

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Game Details

  • Time: 9:40 PM ET / 6:40 PM PT
  • Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
  • Broadcast: ARID (local), COLR, Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
  • Weather: Indoors (retractable roof)

Team Overview

Colorado Rockies

  • Record: 30–84 (5th in NL West)
  • Recent Form: 3–7 in last 10 games
  • Key Players:
    • Hunter Goodman: .281 AVG, 22 HR, 64 RBI
    • Jordan Beck: .279 AVG, 14 HR, 5 triples
    • Mickey Moniak: .267 AVG, 17 HR, 6 triples
  • Pitcher: Austin Gomber (0–5, 6.18 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 27 K)

The Rockies have been outscored by 52 runs over their last 10 games and are hitting .265 during that stretch. Gomber has struggled all season and faces a tough Arizona lineup.

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Record: 54–61 (4th in NL West)
  • Recent Form: 3–7 in last 10 games
  • Key Players:
    • Corbin Carroll: 23 HR, .248 AVG, 63 RBI
    • Ketel Marte: .284 AVG, 21 HR, 44 RBI
    • Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: .246 AVG, 14 HR, 21 doubles
  • Pitcher: Zac Gallen (8–12, 5.48 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 124 K)

Gallen has allowed 13 earned runs in 10 innings vs. Colorado this season. Arizona ranks 4th in MLB in slugging (.436) and 8th in runs scored (555), but has a 5.38 team ERA over the last 10 games.

Head-to-Head Snapshot

Season SeriesResult
2025Diamondbacks lead 4–2
Last MeetingRockies won 4–2 on June 22

This is the 7th meeting of the season. Arizona has the edge but Colorado won the most recent matchup.

Pitching Matchup – August 8

TeamPitcherStats (2025)
RockiesAustin Gomber0–5, 6.18 ERA, 27 K
D-backsZac Gallen8–12, 5.48 ERA, 124 K

Both starters have struggled, but Gallen has more upside and a longer track record.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             9

Arizona Diamondbacks – 250

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025