Arizona Diamondbacks @ Colorado Rockies - September 18, 2024

As a die-hard fan of my team, I’m always pumped for a good game, and this Wednesday’s matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies is no exception. Divisional bragging rights are on the line, and you know what that means—intense competition and plenty of pride at stake!

The Diamondbacks will be sending out their left-hander to take on the Rockies at Coors Field. Sure, his record might not be stellar with a 2-3 mark and an ERA sitting at 5.5, but we all know that anything can happen in baseball. Plus, it’s Coors Field! This place has a way of turning mediocre performances into potential gems, especially when both teams’ offenses are capable of some serious fireworks.

Speaking of the Rockies, they’ll respond with their own lefty who has been struggling as well with a 4.4 ERA and a less-than-ideal 5-10 record. Still, don’t let those numbers fool you; these guys can hit. They recently showcased their power by crushing the D-backs 8-2 in their last outing—a performance that had us all holding our breath for sure!

Now let’s talk about how these teams stack up statistically this season. The Diamondbacks have an impressive average of about 5.5 runs per game compared to Colorado’s modest 4.2 runs per game. That being said, both teams have shown that they can light up the scoreboard on any given night—just look at how Arizona’s bats put together nearly 9 hits per game while boasting over 75% on-base slugging percentage! It makes me think that if they get hot early in this game, it could spell trouble for the Rockies.

As for Colorado, while they’ve struggled throughout the season with only about four RBIs per game and hitting .235 as a team—that doesn’t mean they don’t possess some pop in their lineup. In fact, when they’re firing on all cylinders like we saw last time against Arizona, anything is possible.

With oddsmakers listing Arizona as -143 favorites here—and considering their recent form—the smart money is likely leaning toward them to bounce back after that humbling loss to Colorado. Additionally, I’m expecting plenty of runs in this one; with both teams showing offensive potential despite their struggles on the mound.

So here’s my prediction: The Diamondbacks take down the Rockies tonight! I see them overcoming recent disappointments and capitalizing on scoring opportunities early and often—perhaps even surpassing that total set at over/under 10.5 runs because let’s face it: Coors Field loves to deliver high-scoring affairs!

Strap in folks; it’s going to be an exciting evening filled with rivalry passion under those bright lights! Whether you’re wearing your lucky jersey or just tuning in for some excitement—you won’t want to miss this showdown! Go D-backs!