San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 20, 2024

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Jul 20, 2024 6:16 AM
The San Francisco Giants look to even the series against the Colorado Rockies on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 8:10 PM at Coors Field. Despite holding a 5-2 advantage in their regular season series, the Giants will need to overcome their struggles on the road, where they're 19-29, to take down the Rockies, who opened the series with a win. The Giants will aim to capitalize on the Rockies' subpar home record, which stands at 21-27.
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Giants vs Rockies starting pitchers

  • Kyle Freeland for Colorado Rockies
  • Logan Webb for San Francisco Giants

Giants vs Rockies statistics

Stat Giants Rockies
Hits 808 (13th) 809 (12th)
Batting Average .244 (15th) .244 (16th)
Runs Batted In 411 (Tied-14th) 392 (20th)
Runs 430 (15th) 410 (Tied-19th)
Home Runs 96 (24th) 107 (15th)
Walks 323 (7th) 276 (24th)
Stolen Bases 31 (30th) 53 (Tied-21st)
Strikeouts 819 (13th) 937 (3rd)
Pitches 14539 (7th) 14173 (17th)

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/19/24 vs San Francisco Giants W 7-3
7/14/24 @ New York Mets W 8-5
7/13/24 @ New York Mets L 7-3
7/12/24 @ New York Mets L 7-6
7/11/24 @ Cincinnati Reds L 8-1

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/19/24 @ Colorado Rockies L 7-3
7/14/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 3-2
7/13/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 4-2
7/12/24 vs Minnesota Twins W 7-1
7/11/24 vs Toronto Blue Jays L 5-3

Giants vs Rockies predictions

As the San Francisco Giants prepare to face off against the Colorado Rockies, it’s crucial to keep an eye on a few Giants who could really make a difference in today’s game. Logan Webb, taking the mound with a solid ERA of 3.47 this season, looks poised for a strong performance, potentially racking up those strikeouts. Offensively, Heliot Ramos, who's been swinging a hot bat with 14 homers already, might just add to that tally given the thin air of Coors Field which is known for favoring hitters. Also keep a lookout for Jorge Soler, his power can change the scoreboard in a pinch, and given his stats, we might see a couple of RBIs from him today.

On the flip side, the Colorado Rockies will undoubtedly lean on Michael Toglia, their leading home run hitter. His capability to send one deep could provide the Rockies with the crucial momentum they need. Brenton Doyle is another key player, leading the team with a .279 batting average; he's the kind of player who consistently gets on base and could very well spark offensive rallies for his team. However, pitching remains a concern with Kyle Freeland sporting a rather lofty ERA of 6.00, which could be a challenge to keep the Giants' hitters at bay.

Looking at the matchup holistically, while the Rockies have a potent offensive threat, their struggling pitching, especially Freeland's challenges this season, might just tip the scales. The Giants, with Webb on the mound, seem better positioned to control the game's tempo. Combine that with their potential for some robust offensive output, and the Giants seem likely to come out on top in this contest. Of course, baseball can always surprise you, but today, I'm leaning toward a San Francisco victory as they seem to have the edge in both pitching and key hitting matchups.

Colorado Rockies injuries

  • Kris Bryant (1B): 10-Day-IL
  • Jordan Beck (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Case Williams (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Nolan Jones (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Lucas Gilbreath (RP): 60-Day-IL

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Robbie Ray (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Ryan Murphy (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Yusniel Diaz (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Adrian Sugastey (C): Day-To-Day

Giants vs Rockies game info

Venue Coors Field
Location Denver, Colorado
First pitch Sat 8:10 PM
Temperature 79°
Chance of Rain 37%

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