Rockies Return to Coors Field for Four-Game Clash Against Diamondbacks
The Colorado Rockies are back in the thin air of Coors Field, fresh off a hard-fought series win in St. Louis. Their recent road trip wasn’t all smooth sailing, but timely offense and just enough solid pitching performances helped them head home with momentum on their side. Now, they’re gearing up for another tough test — a four-game home showdown against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Just one week ago, the story was very different. The Diamondbacks dominated the Rockies in Arizona, pulling off a three-game sweep behind an offense that simply refused to let up. Every inning seemed to bring another scoring threat, and the Rockies struggled to keep pace. That sweep is still fresh in both teams’ minds, which makes this series not only a battle for wins but also a shot at redemption for Colorado.
The opener sets up as a pitching rematch from last Saturday’s meeting in Phoenix. Bradley Blalock (1-3, 7.89 ERA) will once again take the ball for Colorado. His last outing against the Snakes was a grind — he lasted 4 2/3 innings, allowing five runs on seven hits, with three walks proving especially costly. Though he struck out four, the damage came from too many base runners and not enough control in the strike zone.
Blalock’s struggles haven’t been limited to the road. In his last start at Coors Field, he was tagged for seven runs on six hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings against Pittsburgh. For the Rockies to have a chance tonight, Blalock will need to attack the zone, limit free passes, and avoid giving Arizona’s heavy hitters anything too tempting.
On the other side, veteran left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (4-7, 5.68 ERA) will get the call for the Diamondbacks. The Rockies had some success against him last week, tagging him for five runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Rodriguez also struggled with command, walking five batters and recording just two strikeouts. Despite those chances, the Rockies couldn’t quite pull out a win, making it clear they’ll need to sustain offensive pressure from the first pitch to the last.
This matchup isn’t just about getting off to a good start in the series — it’s about proving the Rockies can respond when a division rival has their number. With the offense heating up in St. Louis and the home crowd behind them, Colorado will try to flip the narrative, break Arizona’s momentum, and start carving a path toward a stronger second half of the season.