First Pitch is scheduled for 5:10 PM MT
Venue
Coors Field — 2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO.
A high‑altitude, hitter‑friendly environment where run scoring is historically elevated due to thin air.
Weather Forecast
Gametime Temperature: 61°F in Denver.
Conditions: Clear and mild.
Impact: Warm, dry air at altitude increases ball carry → boosts HR probability.
Injury Report
Philadelphia Phillies
Orion Kerkering (RP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 6
Max Lazar (RP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 6
Andrew Bechtold (3B) — 7‑day IL, expected Apr 7
Michael Mercado (RP) — 7‑day IL, expected Apr 7
Zack Wheeler (SP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 14
Colorado Rockies
Jared Thomas (CF) — Day‑to‑day, expected Apr 4
Jose Quintana (SP) — 15‑day IL, expected Apr 15
McCade Brown (SP) — 60‑day IL, expected May 24
Case Williams (SP) — 60‑day IL, expected Jun 1
Brayan Castillo (RP) — 60‑day IL, expected Jun 1
Probable Pitching Matchup
Philadelphia — LHP Jesús Luzardo
Record: 0–1
ERA: 9.00
WHIP: 1.17
Last Start: 6 IP, 6 H, 7 K, 1 BB, 2 HR allowed
Luzardo has swing‑and‑miss stuff (7 K in 6 IP), but Coors Field punishes mistakes. Early‑season volatility is expected.
Colorado — LHP Brennan Bernardino
Record: 1–0
ERA: 0.00
WHIP: 0.67
Last Outing: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 K
Bernardino is effective in short stints but untested in altitude against a surging Phillies lineup.
Key Player Matchups
Phillies Hitters vs. Bernardino
Trea Turner: 8‑for‑30 (.267)
Kyle Schwarber: 5‑for‑25 (.200), 3 HR, 5 RBI
Bryce Harper: 5‑for‑28 (.179), 2 HR, 4 RBI
Alec Bohm: 4‑for‑26 (.154), 1 HR, 7 RBI
Rockies Hitters vs. Luzardo
Ezequiel Tovar: 9‑for‑30 (.300), 1 HR, 5 RBI
Troy Johnston: 6‑for‑19 (.316), 1 HR, 3 RBI
Hunter Goodman: 7‑for‑28 (.250), 1 HR, 2 RBI
Series & Historical Notes
Phillies won Game 1 of the series 10–1, powered by HRs from Harper and Marsh.
Phillies lineup produced 12 hits and 9 RBI in just three innings of scoring bursts.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 246
Colorado Rockies 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 3, 2026
