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Arizona (59-62) at Colorado (32-88)
- When: Aug 14 2025, 8:40 PM
- Where: Coors Field, Denver
- Where to watch: Fox Sports 1
Thin Air Boosts Baseballs and Crushes Pitchers’ Egos
Moneyline: Arizona (-12)
Runline: Arizona -1.5 (-119)
Total: 12.5
Arizona Diamondbacks: The Cactus Crew Hits the Road
The Arizona Diamondbacks roll into Denver with a 59-62 record, looking like that one friend who insists they’re “still in the playoff hunt” even though the math says otherwise. Eduardo Rodriguez gets the start, rocking a 4-7 record with a 5.68 ERA, which is basically the pitching version of leaving your front door unlocked and hoping for the best.
But the bats are alive. Arizona ranks fourth in MLB with 171 homers, swinging like every pitch insulted their family. Ketel Marte is coming off a four-hit game, which is basically baseball’s equivalent of flexing in the mirror after arm day. With a 7-3 record in their last 10 and a comfy 7-2 season series lead over Colorado, they’re licking their chops for some mile-high stat-padding.
Colorado Rockies: The Purple Punching Bags
At 32-88, the Rockies are in “we’re playing for pride” territory, except pride left town somewhere in May. Their home record? 16-42, which is bad enough to make season ticket holders start bringing paper bags for their heads (and maybe for the beer prices).
Bradley Blalock starts for Colorado, rocking a 7.89 ERA that sounds more like a Canadian gas price than a pitching stat. The good news? He’s only given up 22 strikeouts in his limited innings, meaning hitters get plenty of chances to put the ball in play. The bad news? Those balls tend to travel a long way, especially in Denver’s thin air.
Offensively, Jordan Beck is their bright spot, hitting .276 with some respectable pop, and Ezequiel Tovar has been hot lately. But the Rockies’ recent 2-8 skid, coupled with a 9.09 team ERA, suggests they’ve been serving up meatballs like an Italian grandmother on a Sunday.
Prediction: Welcome to the Coors Field Launch Pad
With the total set at 12.5, the books are practically begging you to expect fireworks. Arizona’s lineup is hot, Colorado’s pitching is… well… generous, and Coors Field turns routine fly balls into “I can’t believe that went out” moments.
Expect the D-backs to keep their season series dominance going while Colorado keeps racking up losses and altitude-induced hangovers.
Final Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 5
Bets Bet: Arizona -1.5 (-11)
Total: Over 12.5 (-102)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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