The Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants are set to face off in an NL West matchup on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California. The Giants enter the game with a 20-13 record, while the Rockies sit at 6-26, looking to snap a two-game losing streak and gain momentum on the road.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- Start Time: 4:05 p.m. ET
- TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area (Giants), AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Rockies)
- Radio: KNBR 680 (Giants), KOA 850 AM (Rockies)
Team Breakdown
San Francisco Giants (20-13, 2nd in NL West)
The Giants have been strong at home, boasting a 10-5 record at Oracle Park. Their offense has been led by Jung Hoo Lee, who has 11 doubles, two triples, and three home runs, while Michael Yastrzemski has been productive, going 11-for-38 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Key Strengths:
- Home Field Advantage – San Francisco has won 10 of 15 home games this season.
- Balanced Offense – The Giants rank 16th in MLB in home runs (32) and 20th in slugging percentage (.377).
- Pitching Depth – Despite recent struggles, San Francisco’s rotation has been solid overall.
Key Weaknesses:
- Recent Losing Streak – The Giants have lost three straight games, raising concerns about consistency.
- Strikeout Rate – San Francisco ranks 25th in MLB in batting average (.228).
Colorado Rockies (6-26, 5th in NL West)
The Rockies have had a rough start to the season, struggling both at home and on the road. Hunter Goodman has been a bright spot, recording five doubles, five home runs, and 15 RBIs, while Jordan Beck has been productive, going 12-for-34 with three doubles, five home runs, and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.
Key Strengths:
- Power Potential – The Rockies rank 21st in MLB in home runs (27).
- Young Talent Emerging – Players like Goodman and Beck have shown promise.
- Resilient Lineup – Despite struggles, Colorado has fought hard in close games.
Key Weaknesses:
- Road Struggles – The Rockies have a 2-15 record away from home, making this a tough matchup.
- Pitching Woes – Colorado ranks last in MLB in runs allowed, with a 5.79 team ERA.
Starting Pitchers
San Francisco Giants – Jordan Hicks (1-3, 6.12 ERA, 27 K)
Hicks has had mixed results this season, posting a 6.12 ERA in 32 1/3 innings. In his last start against Texas, he allowed two earned runs over five innings, showing improvement.
Colorado Rockies – Bradley Blalock (0-1, 5.79 ERA, 10 K)
Blalock was called up from Triple-A to make his second MLB start this season. He’ll need to limit San Francisco’s hitters to give Colorado a chance.
Game Prediction & Key Matchups
Key Matchups:
- Lee vs. Blalock – Lee has been one of the Giants’ top hitters, and Blalock will need to keep him in check.
- Goodman vs. Hicks – Goodman leads Colorado’s offense and will look to capitalize on Hicks’ struggles.
- Bullpen Battle – San Francisco’s bullpen ranks better than Colorado’s, which could be a deciding factor.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 8
San Francisco Giants – 298
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 2, 2025
