The Arizona Diamondbacks (60–63, 30–33 away) visit Coors Field to close their weekend series against the Colorado Rockies (33–89, 17–43 home) on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Arizona is still hanging on the fringes of the NL Wild Card race, while Colorado continues its rebuild. First pitch is set for 3:10 PM ET in Denver.
Recent Form
Diamondbacks (Last 5)
- L 4–3 @ COL
- W 8–2 @ COL
- W 6–4 @ TEX
- W 3–2 @ TEX
- L 7–6 (10) @ TEX
Arizona has won 3 of their last 5, showing offensive life led by Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll.
Rockies (Last 5)
- W 4–3 vs ARI
- L 8–2 vs ARI
- W 6–5 @ STL
- W 3–0 @ STL
- L 3–2 @ STL
The Rockies have surprisingly taken 3 of their last 5, including wins over St. Louis, but remain the NL’s worst team overall.
Probable Pitchers
| Team | Starter | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP | K | BB | HR | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI | Undecided | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Arizona has not yet announced a starter, though bullpen depth may play a role at Coors. |
| COL | Kyle Freeland (LHP) | 3–12 | 5.18 | 1.49 | 116.1 | 80 | 30 | 16 | Rockies veteran lefty struggles at altitude; soft-tossing style often punished at Coors. |
Freeland is experienced at Coors but has been hittable this season, while Arizona’s pitching plans remain up in the air.
Key Players to Watch
Diamondbacks
- Corbin Carroll (.248, 26 HR, 63 RBI) — power/speed threat, capable of changing games in Denver.
- Ketel Marte (.297 AVG, .399 OBP) — Arizona’s most consistent hitter, a matchup nightmare for Freeland.
- Geraldo Perdomo (79 RBI) — quietly leading the team in run production.
Rockies
- Hunter Goodman (.277, 25 HR, 69 RBI) — breakout power bat in the middle of the order.
- Ezequiel Tovar — slick-fielding shortstop who’s flashed occasional pop.
- Rockies bullpen (6.00 ERA) — statistically the league’s weakest relief corps, especially at home.
Matchup Breakdown
Arizona owns the clear advantage on paper, with a deeper lineup and a bullpen that, while shaky, is far better than Colorado’s. Even without an announced starter, the Diamondbacks’ offense should be in position to exploit Freeland and a Rockies staff that has allowed a league-high opponent batting average (.299).
Colorado, however, has been scrappy lately, and Coors Field always introduces volatility with runs coming in bunches.
Betting Trends & Best Bets
- Diamondbacks ML — even with an undecided starter, Arizona’s lineup should control the matchup.
- Over 9.5 Runs — Coors Field factor, combined with Freeland’s struggles and Arizona’s bullpen usage, favors a high-scoring affair.
- Ketel Marte to Record 2+ Total Bases — consistent contact and gap power play up in Denver.
Prediction
Arizona has the stronger offense and more urgency in the playoff race, and that edge should show against Freeland and the Rockies’ taxed bullpen. Look for Marte and Carroll to spark the offense in a game that could see plenty of crooked numbers on the scoreboard.
Final Score: Diamondbacks 7, Rockies 5
