Yankees vs Rockies predictions
Let’s talk about what to expect from the New York Yankees hitters when they roll into Coors Field tonight. Aaron Judge is just crushing it right now, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes deep again—he’s likely to put up solid numbers in both hits and RBIs, maybe even pushing for a multi-hit game. Cody Bellinger feels like he’s due for a quietly productive night, working the count for walks and squaring up a couple of line drives, while rookies like Jasson Dominguez bring that fresh spark to the lineup—look for him to maybe swipe a bag and score at least once if he gets on base. And then there’s Clarke Schmidt taking the mound; he’s got the stuff to rack up strikeouts, so the Rockies’ bats could have their hands full whenever he’s working through the order.
Now, flipping over to the Colorado Rockies’ side, things are a little more unpredictable, but not without their bright spots. Hunter Goodman has a knack for finding the gaps, so I see him having a decent night at the plate, maybe knocking in a run and reaching base a couple of times—just what the Rockies need to get something going. Jordan Beck is another guy to watch; with his kind of pop, there’s always a chance he leaves the yard or at least legs out an extra-base hit. Pitching is tricky in this ballpark, but Tanner Gordon will aim to keep New York in check and give his team a shot—though against this Yankees lineup, it’s definitely an uphill battle.
When it comes down to picking a winner, it’s hard to bet against the Yankees and that loaded lineup, especially with the way Judge, Bellinger, and the rest are swinging the bat lately. The Rockies have some promising young talent and the home field advantage at hitter-happy Coors Field, but New York just looks too strong on both sides of the ball. If their pitching holds up, you’ve got to lean towards the Yankees taking the first game of this series—though, of course, as any baseball fan knows, anything can happen under those Denver lights.
