Padres vs Rockies starting pitchers
- Bradley Blalock for Colorado Rockies
- Joe Musgrove for San Diego Padres
Padres vs Rockies statistics
| Stat |
Padres |
Rockies |
| Hits |
1129 (1st) |
1025 (Tied-13th) |
| Batting Average |
.267 (1st) |
.244 (14th) |
| Runs Batted In |
571 (8th) |
509 (17th) |
| Runs |
593 (9th) |
531 (17th) |
| Home Runs |
142 (Tied-13th) |
136 (Tied-16th) |
| Walks |
344 (26th) |
346 (Tied-24th) |
| Stolen Bases |
87 (13th) |
64 (Tied-23rd) |
| Strikeouts |
822 (30th) |
1214 (2nd) |
| Pitches |
18042 (15th) |
17939 (18th) |
Colorado Rockies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/17/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
L |
8-3 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs San Diego Padres |
W |
7-3 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
11-4 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
4-3 |
| 8/12/24 |
@ Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
5-4 |
San Diego Padres recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/17/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
8-3 |
| 8/16/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
7-3 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
8-2 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
3-0 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
2-1 |
Padres vs Rockies predictions
Ah, the upcoming MLB face-off at Coors Field is sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats as the San Diego Padres take on the Colorado Rockies. The Padres seem to be in good form, especially with Manny Machado coming off a sensational 4-hit outing. His bat has been fiery this season, and judging by his current form, it wouldn’t be surprising if he fires up some solid hits and perhaps even a home run against the Rockies. Alongside him, Joe Musgrove, despite a challenging ERA of 5.20 this season, looks set to possibly turn things around this game. His strikeout ability might just keep the Rockies' hitters guessing. And don’t forget about Jurickson Profar; leading the Padres with a .293 batting average, his role in generating offensive plays will be crucial.
On the Rockies' side, things look promising with some of their top performers gearing up to make an impact. Brendan Rodgers, maintaining a sturdy .279 average, seems like he could be a key player in piercing through the Padres' defenses. Speaking of power, Michael Toglia, who leads his team with 20 home runs, surely aims to add more to his tally. As the underdog team, the Rockies have players like Brenton Doyle, who could be pivotal in getting those crucial RBIs, standing at 60 so far this season. Their collective effort is key, especially against a stronger Padres squad.
Projecting the outcome of this game, given the current momentum and lineup strengths, the Padres seem to have the upper edge, particularly with their robust batting lineup. However, baseball always has room for surprises, and the Rockies could leverage their home field advantage at Coors Field. Yet, with the Padres' recent performances and depth, they might just take the lead in this compelling series. What do you think? Will the Padres continue their dominance, or will the Rockies stir up an unexpected turnaround?
Colorado Rockies injuries
- Nolan Jones (LF): 10-Day-IL
- Zac Veen (OF): Day-To-Day
- Case Williams (SP): Day-To-Day
- Ryan Ritter (SS): Day-To-Day
- Kris Bryant (RF): 10-Day-IL
San Diego Padres injuries
- Nolan Watson (RP): Day-To-Day
- Wandy Peralta (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Stephen Kolek (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF): 10-Day-IL
- Yu Darvish (SP): Out
Padres vs Rockies game info
| Venue |
Coors Field |
| Location |
Denver, Colorado |
| First pitch |
Sun 3:10 PM |
| Temperature |
84° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
