MLB Game Preview: Colorado Rockies (8-37) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (24-22)

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The Colorado Rockies (8-37) will face the Arizona Diamondbacks (24-22) in the final game of their three-game series at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM ET, with the game airing on MLB Network.

Game Details

  • Matchup: Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • TV Broadcast: MLB Network
  • Streaming: FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)

Team Overview & Key Storylines

Colorado Rockies (8-37)

  • The Rockies are struggling, having lost four straight games and sitting at the bottom of the standings.
  • Hunter Goodman leads the team with six home runs and 25 RBIs, batting .292.
  • Jordan Beck has also contributed six home runs, ranking 70th in MLB.
  • Chase Dollander (2-4, 6.88 ERA) will start on the mound, looking to improve his rough season.

Arizona Diamondbacks (24-22)

  • The Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last seven games as favorites.
  • Corbin Carroll has been dominant, hitting .287 with 14 home runs and 31 RBIs, ranking fourth in MLB in slugging.
  • Geraldo Perdomo leads the team with 34 RBIs, ranking eighth in MLB.
  • Merrill Kelly (4-2, 3.71 ERA) will take the mound, aiming for his third consecutive quality start.

Key Matchups to Watch

  • Chase Dollander (Rockies) vs. Diamondbacks’ Offense – Dollander has struggled, posting a 6.88 ERA, while Arizona ranks third in MLB in OPS.
  • Corbin Carroll vs. Rockies’ Pitching – Carroll has been on fire, hitting .350 over his last five games, with three home runs.
  • Hunter Goodman vs. Merrill Kelly – Goodman leads the Rockies in batting average and home runs, but Kelly has been dominant in his last few starts.

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             9

Arizona Diamondbacks – 310

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 17, 2025

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