Kansas City Royals vs. Colorado Rockies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 7, 2024

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Jul 7, 2024 6:13 AM
The Kansas City Royals, seeking to bounce back from a 2-0 series deficit, face off against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 3:10 PM at Coors Field. Despite the Rockies' struggling 32-57 overall record, they've been formidable at home with a 20-26 record, which could spell trouble for the Royals, who have faltered on the road with a 17-25 mark. Can the Royals turn the tide and avoid a series sweep?
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Royals vs Rockies starting pitchers

  • Tanner Gordon for Colorado Rockies
  • Brady Singer for Kansas City Royals

Royals vs Rockies statistics

Stat Royals Rockies
Hits 738 (14th) 740 (13th)
Batting Average .245 (13th) .245 (14th)
Runs Batted In 395 (12th) 354 (18th)
Runs 408 (13th) 372 (19th)
Home Runs 90 (Tied-17th) 86 (Tied-23rd)
Walks 249 (Tied-24th) 249 (Tied-24th)
Stolen Bases 78 (7th) 52 (Tied-18th)
Strikeouts 630 (28th) 839 (4th)
Pitches 12677 (24th) 12862 (20th)

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/6/24 vs Kansas City Royals W 3-1
7/5/24 vs Kansas City Royals W 4-2
7/4/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers W 4-3
7/3/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 3-0
7/2/24 vs Milwaukee Brewers L 4-3

Kansas City Royals recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/6/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 3-1
7/5/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 4-2
7/4/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays L 10-8
7/3/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays W 4-2
7/2/24 vs Tampa Bay Rays L 5-1

Royals vs Rockies predictions

Looking at the Kansas City Royals' roster, it's clear a few players might just steal the spotlight in the upcoming game against the Rockies. Bobby Witt Jr. has been ice cold at the plate this season, and his consistent hitting could very well continue in the high altitude of Coors Field. His infield partner, Vinnie Pasquantino, boasts a powerful bat with an impressive RBI tally, suggesting we might see some key runs batted in from him in this matchup. On the mound, Brady Singer, with his solid ERA and WHIP, is likely to deliver a strong performance, keeping the Rockies’ hitters guessing and possibly racking up those strikeouts.

Switching gears to the Colorado Rockies, Ryan McMahon seems poised to maintain his powerful performance, potentially adding to his home run and RBI counts given his current momentum. Brendan Rodgers, who’s swinging a decent bat with a commendable batting average, might also capitalize against the Royals' pitching staff. From the pitching perspective, although the starter hasn't been named yet, whoever steps up to the mound at Coors will need to handle the pressure of Kansas City's aggressive lineup and keep the walks to a minimum to help keep the game in Colorado’s favor.

As both teams gear up for what promises to be an engaging matchup at Coors Field, the slight edge seems to favor the Kansas City Royals. With the combination of Singer's command on the mound and the offensive potential from players like Witt Jr. and Pasquantino, the Royals might just have the fully rounded strength needed to overpower the Rockies. Although the Rockies have home-field advantage and some key players like McMahon could make significant impacts, the Royals' current dynamics and probable pitcher effectiveness likely tip the scales in their favor for this encounter.

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Royals vs Rockies game info

Venue Coors Field
Location Denver, Colorado
First pitch Sun 3:10 PM
Temperature 90°
Chance of Rain 0%

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