Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (30-18) vs. Colorado Rockies (8-40)
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Venue: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- TV Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain
Team Overview & Recent Performance
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies have been one of the hottest teams in MLB, riding a five-game win streak and sitting atop the NL East. They secured a 7-4 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday, marking their sixth straight win against Colorado this season. Philadelphia’s offense has been explosive, ranking fourth in MLB in on-base percentage (.335).
Kyle Schwarber has been a force, leading the team with 17 home runs, while Bryce Harper has contributed 10 doubles and seven home runs. Alec Bohm has also been clutch, hitting .371 over his last 10 games.
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies have endured a brutal season, sitting at the bottom of the NL West with an 8-40 record. They’ve lost seven of their last eight games, including a 9-3 and 7-4 defeat to the Phillies in this series. Colorado’s offense has struggled, ranking near the bottom in runs scored, and their pitching staff has posted a league-worst 7.09 ERA over the last 10 games.
Jordan Beck has been one of the few bright spots, tallying eight home runs, while Hunter Goodman has been productive, hitting .405 over his last 10 games.
Starting Pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez (4-1, 2.91 ERA)
Sánchez has been one of the most reliable arms in Philadelphia’s rotation, allowing two or fewer earned runs in seven of his eight starts. He dominated Colorado earlier this season, pitching 5.1 innings of one-run ball.
Colorado Rockies: Carson Palmquist (MLB Debut)
Palmquist, Colorado’s No. 16 prospect, will make his first career start at Coors Field. He has yet to record a strikeout in his brief MLB action, making this a tough challenge against a red-hot Phillies lineup.
Key Matchups
Kyle Schwarber vs. Rockies’ Pitching
Schwarber has been Philadelphia’s biggest power threat, and he’ll look to capitalize against Palmquist, who is making his MLB debut.
Jordan Beck vs. Phillies’ Pitching
Beck has been Colorado’s most consistent hitter, and he’ll need to step up against Sánchez to give the Rockies a chance.
Bullpen Battle
Philadelphia’s bullpen has been one of the best in MLB, while Colorado’s relief pitching has struggled. If the game is close late, the Phillies have the edge.
Philadelphia has the momentum and a clear pitching advantage, making them the favorites to extend their win streak. Expect a high-scoring game, with the Phillies having the edge.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 218
Colorado Rockies 11.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 20, 2025
