Arizona D-Backs at Colorado Rockies 8/11/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/11/2020 at 11:28 AM ET

On Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks will play the second game of a three-game series on the road at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies. Arizona dropped to 6-10 following a 9-5 loss on Sunday to the San Diego Padres. With the loss, Arizona remained in last place in the National League West 5 ½  games behind the first-place Rockies.

Starling Marte is batting .347 to lead Arizona. Kole Calhoun is the leader in home runs with three and David Peralta is the leader in RBIs with nine. Ketel Marte is the team leader in hits with 19. On Tuesday, Arizona will send Zac Gallen to the mound. The right-hander is 0-0 with an ERA of 2.81, 21 Ks and 7 BBs. 

The Colorado Rockies dropped to 11-4 following its 5-3 loss on Sunday to the Seattle Mariners. The loss snapped Colorado's three-game winning streak, but the Rockies have won seven of their last nine. Colorado is in first place in the National League West a half-game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Charlie Blackmon is batting .458 to lead the Rockies. The right fielder is leading Colorado in RBIs with 18 and hits with 27. Trevor Story is leading Colorado in home runs with five. On Tuesday, the Colorado Rockies will send Kyle Freeland to the mound. The southpaw is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.41, 11 Ks and 6 BBs.

Most of the numbers point to the Colorado Rockies defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks as they are the first place team facing the last place team. However, Arizona has won seven of nine versus the Rockies. In addition, Arizona will have right-hander Zach Gowen on the mound. Gallen does not yet have a decision but has an ERA of just 2.81 for the D-Backs. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 7-5

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