Rockies vs Brewers predictions
Rockies fans, you’re probably hoping to see something—anything—to spark this lineup out of its rut, and the spotlight might fall on Hunter Goodman, even if he’s nursing some hamstring soreness. Expect him to be in the mix for RBI opportunities, possibly driving in a run and maybe even sneaking a double past Milwaukee’s infield. Ryan McMahon and Brenton Doyle both look poised for scrappy performances too; I see McMahon drawing a walk and collecting a hit, while Doyle could muscle out a home run if he catches one solidly. Antonio Senzatela will take the mound for Colorado, and while he’s had plenty of ups and downs this season, I wouldn’t be surprised if he grinds through about five innings, limits the Brewers to three runs, and gives his team a fighting chance.
Switching over to Milwaukee, the Brewers’ lineup just has more pieces clicking right now, and that could spell trouble for Rockies pitching. Sal Frelick’s been red-hot at the plate recently, so I like his chances to rack up a couple of hits and reach base multiple times. Christian Yelich always seems to show up when it matters—expect him to get in on the scoring, maybe cranking out a double with an RBI or smacking a long ball into the gap. Quinn Priester is the probable starter, and he’s looked solid lately, boasting enough strikeout stuff to possibly rack up four or five K’s across five innings. With the Brewers also showing off their speed on the basepaths, don’t sleep on Brice Turang to notch a stolen base if he gets aboard.
With the way the Colorado Rockies have struggled both at the plate and on the road, it feels like Milwaukee has the upper hand in nearly every category coming into this matchup. The Brewers have a deep lineup, consistent starting pitching, and that all-important edge when it comes to momentum at home. So, if you’re putting a pin on a likely winner—even on the unpredictable stage that is MLB baseball—the smart money’s on Milwaukee coming out ahead in this one. But hey, baseball’s always full of surprises, right?
