A pair of productive hitters are set to face off when the Colorado Rockies (24-32) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (32-23) at Chase Field on Wednesday, as Ketel Marte and his 28-game on-base streak host Charlie Blackmon and his 18-game streak.
The Diamondbacks lead the series 2-0 after winning 5-1 on Tuesday, their fourth head-to-head victory in five games this season. Starter Zac Gallen threw six scoreless innings – striking out seven – for the win.
Corbin Carroll went 1 for 2 with a home run and two runs in the win. Nolan Jones was 1 for 4 with a solo home run for the Rockies.
ON THE MOUND
Connor Seabold (1-2, 5.94 ERA) is slated to get the start for Colorado. The right-hander allowed four runs (three earned) over 4.2 innings in his last start, a 5-2 road defeat against the Mets on Friday.
He was charged with the loss, yielding four hits while striking out two and walking two. Seabold has made one previous appearance against the Diamondbacks this season, an 11-4 home loss on April 29. He surrendered two runs on five hits over 3.1 innings, striking out three.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Colorado has averaged 5.8 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.6, while performing better across the board (.320/.369/.552).
Arizona is averaging only 3.8 runs per game in the last five, down from 5.0 for the season, with their slash line falling across the board (.229/.267/.414).
The D-backs have a .765 OPS against righties in 2023, fifth highest in MLB. With a .962 OPS over 127 at-bats, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Colorado is on a five-game losing streak away from Coors Field, bringing their record to 9-18 in 2023. The Rockies have scored 3.7 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.7 runs. Arizona has won three in a row in front of their home fans.
The D-backs are 17-12 at home this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game while surrendering 4.2. Arizona is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the NL West rivals at Chase Field with an average scoreline of 4.9-3.3.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, 10 games behind the division-leading Dodgers. The Diamondbacks are second in the NL West, one games behind the Dodgers.
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