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COLORADO ROCKIES NOTES:
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
- The Rockies continue a six-game homestand tonight with the second of three games against the San Francisco Giants, the first time they are meeting the division rival this year … welcome the San Diego Padres for three games Friday-Sunday.
- Concluded a seven-game road trip Sunday at Kansas City … after getting swept by Arizona in a four-game set, the Rockies took two of three from the Royals to win the series.
- The Rockies enjoyed an off day Monday, the club’s first since May 18 … beginning yesterday, they are in the midst of a stretch of 16 straight days with a game before their next off day on June 22, for a total of 33 games in 34 days from May 19-June 21.
- At home since April 30, the Rockies are 12-6, a .667 winning percentage that trails only the Dodgers (12-4, .750).
ABOUT LAST NIGHT
- The Giants and Rockies combined for 15 extra-base hits Tuesday night (12 doubles and three triples) … it marked the eighth time in the Modern Era that two teams have totaled as many extra-base hits in a game without hitting a home run, the first time since June 1, 2003 (Boston at Toronto) … the Rockies were part of one other such contest on April 27, 2002 against the Reds at Coors Field … the Giants (New York) had one other such game on April 11, 1912 against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
- Rockies’ pitching set season highs with 11 free passes and 16 strikeouts, becoming the first team in Major League history to match those numbers in a nine-inning game … fourth time in MLB history, first for the Rockies, that a team allowed 10 or more earned runs while striking out at least 16 in a nine-inning contest.
- Colorado became the first team this season to allow eight doubles, their 12th time in franchise history matching or surpassing this mark (last: Oct. 2, 2021 at Arizona) … nine of 12 instances have come at Coors Field.
MAC ATTACK
- Third baseman Ryan McMahon has reached base in 13 of his last 14 with eight multi-hit games through this stretch … since May 25 ( 12 games), is slashing .438/.500/.896 with five doubles, one triple, five home runs and 16 RBI … his RBI match a career high through any 12-game stretch.
- McMahon’s 1.8 WAR (Baseball Reference) is fourth-best among all NL third basemen … his eight defensive runs saved at third base are tied with Ke’Bryan Hayes for the most among third basemen (via. Sports Info Solutions).
- Among NL third basemen, ranks second in batting (.286), slugging (.516) and doubles (15), is fifth in walks (18) and sixth in RBI (27) (numbers exclusively as third baseman).
- Over 10 games May 25-June 3, McMahon went 19-for-39 (.487) with 11 runs scored, three doubles, one triple, five home runs, 15 RBI, six walks (.556 OBP) and 10 strikeouts, becoming the first Rockies player with 19 hits, nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in a 10-game span since Charlie Blackmon in 2019 … he became the third player in franchise history to put up those numbers while also walking six or more times, joining Todd Helton (2000 and 2001) and Larry Walker (1997) … the last player in the Majors with a 10-game stretch with these numbers was Freddie Freeman with the Braves in September 2020.
BATTER UP
- The Rockies’ .293 batting average with runners in scoring position is the second-highest mark in the Majors trailing the Texas Rangers (.337), the highest in the NL with the closest team, Washington, recording a .268 average … at this point in the season, that mark is the sixth-highest in franchise history, the team’s highest mark since 2000 (.309).
- The Rockies’ .263 RISP average in 2022 was the ninth-lowest for a season in franchise history, while the team’s .252 mark in 2021 was the third-lowest and their .248 average in 2020 was the second-worst.
BABY GOT BACKSTOP
- Rockies catcher Elias Díaz’s .306 batting average ranks seventh in the National League … his .366 (34- for-93) average at home is the second-highest in the Majors while his .396 (21-for-53) average with runners in scoring position is the fourth-highest in the NL.
- Has appeared in 51 games at catcher, the second-most in the Majors … his 11 catcher caught stealing are tied for the second-most in the Majors … 1.3 dWAR (Baseball Reference) the second-highest mark among all players, the best among all catchers.
ROCKIES STARTING PITCHER – #43 CONNOR SEABOLD RHP
STARTING THINGS OFF
- Laguna Hills, Calif., native is in his seventh professional season, his first with the Rockies organization.
- Selected by Baltimore in the 19th round of the 2014 First Year Player Draft but did not sign.
- Selected by Philadelphia in the third round of the 2017 First-Year Player Draft out of Cal. State Fullerton.
- On Aug. 21,2020 was traded by the Philadelphia Phillies with Nick Pivetta to the Boston Red Sox for Heath Hembree and Brandon Workman.
- Designated for assignment by Boston, Jan. 12, 2023 … acquired by Colorado via trade for cash considerations or a player to be named later, Jan. 17.
- Rated by Baseball America as having the best changeup in the Red Sox system in 2021 and best control in 2022 … also ranked by Baseball America as one of the Red Sox top prospects in 2021 (No. 11) and ‘22 (No. 21).
- Made his Major League debut with the Red Sox on Sept. 11, 2021 vs. Chicago-AL.
COLORADO CONNECTION
- Lived in Colorado for five years during his youth.
- During that stretch, he pitched once at Coors Field while attending Castle View High School in Castle Rock (less than an hour south of Denver) before moving back to California.
START YOUR ENGINES
- Earned his first Major League win May 9 at Pittsburgh … allowed one run on three hits with a career-high three walks and three strikeouts across five innings in the 10-1 Rockies win.
- Made his first start of the season May 4 vs. Milwaukee at Coors Field … did not factor into the Rockies’ 9-6, allowing three runs on seven hits with no walks and one strikeout in five innings … all three runs came on solo home runs … exited the game with the Rockies trailing 3-0 before Colorado scored four in the seventh and five in the eighth in the comeback win.
SIDEWINDERS
- Lasted 5.1 innings in his last start at Arizona on June 1 … allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out five … received a no-decision in the 5-4 loss.
- 5.1 innings was a career-high … on three previous outings he went five innings, Sept. 21, 2022 at Cincinnati, May 4, 2023 vs. Milwaukee, and May 9, 2023 at Pittsburgh.
- Tied a career-low for hits allowed as a starter … allowed three hits in his MLB debut on Sept. 11, 2021 at Chicago-AL and May 9, 2023 at Pittsburgh.
SEA VS. THE BAY
- Making his first career appearance against San Francisco.
- Only has three career appearances (one start) against NL West opposition … in 11.2 innings, Seabold has posted 5.40 ERA with 13 hits, two walks, and 12 strikeouts … has not received a decision in any appearance.
ARM BARN
- Made seven relief appearances across two stints this season before joining the rotation … allowed eight runs on 18 hits across 13.2 innings (5.27 ERA).
- Has allowed 3.24 walks per nine on the year.
- Made his first career Opening Day roster this season with the Rockies before being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque on April 18 … recalled on April 28.
