The Colorado Rockies (9-20), one of the lowest-scoring offenses in the National League, are set to host the Milwaukee Brewers (18-10) at Coors Field on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game series.
The Brewers are playing their first of six games on the road after closing out a nine-game homestand (4-5). They won two out of three in their last series against the Angels, dropping the finale 3-0 on Sunday at American Family Field. Joey Wiemer was 1 for 3 with a double.
The Rockies are in the midst of a six-game homestand. They lost two of three against the Diamondbacks in their last series, taking the finale 12-4 on Sunday at Coors Field. C.J. Cron went 3 for 5 with a home run and a double.
He scored two runs and drove in four. Harold Castro went 3 for 4 with a double, two runs, and two RBIs.The teams are meeting for the first time this season. In 2022, the Brewers won four of the seven games between the teams, although they dropped two out of three in their most recent meeting at Coors Field in September.
ON THE MOUND
Freddy Peralta (3-2, 3.14 ERA) is in line for the start for Milwaukee. The RHP allowed two runs over six innings in his last start, a 6-2 road win over the Tigers on Wednesday. He was credited with the win, giving up five hits while striking out eight.
For Colorado, RHP Ryan Feltner (2-2, 4.68 ERA) will toe the rubber. Feltner made one start against the Brewers in 2022, throwing 5.1 innings in a 6-4 home defeat on September 5.
He gave up five hits and walked one, while striking out seven in the loss.In his last start on April 25, Feltner got the win on the road against the Guardians. He threw six innings and gave up one run (0 ER) on five hits, striking out six, in the 5-1 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
The Milwaukee offense is averaging 4.6 runs per game for the season, with a slash line of .241/.321/.391. Rowdy Tellez leads the team in OPS at .886. The second baseman is slashing .247/.333/.553 with eight home runs, 20 RBIs, and 14 runs over 25 games.
Against right-handed pitchers like Feltner this season, the Brew Crew have a .742 OPS. Tellez also is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .921 OPS in 69 at-bats.
Colorado is slashing .250/.309/.380 for the season and averaging 4.0 runs per game, third lowest in the NL. Elias Diaz leads the team with ann .845 OPS.
The first baseman has two home runs, 11 RBIs, and 10 runs scored with a slash line of .321/.380/.464. The Rockies have a .702 OPS against right-handers in 2023. With a 1.021 OPS over 61 at-bats, Diaz also has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Milwaukee is on a four-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 9-4 in 2023. The Brew Crew have scored 4.5 runs per game away from home, while allowing 3.6 runs.
Colorado has gone 4-9 at home this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game while surrendering 7.7. Colorado is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings at Coors Field with an average scoreline of 6.4-5.0.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Brewers are second in the NL Central, one games behind the division-leading Pirates. The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, seven games behind the Dodgers.
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