Orioles vs Rockies Picks and Prediction – 9/1/2024

On Sunday, the Baltimore Orioles (77-58) face off against the Colorado Rockies (50-85) at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Brendan Rodgers went 3-for-5 with 3 runs, 3 RBIs, and 2 home runs for the Rockies in their 12-8 loss to Miami. Stay up to date with our expert's MLB Picks.

Colorado comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against Baltimore. Brenton Doyle is currently the top home run hitter for the Colorado Rockies, having smashed 22 home runs this season. Close on his heels are Michael Toglia and Ezequiel Tovar, who have each hit 21 home runs to date. Doyle also stands out as the team's leader in RBIs, racking up 65 runs batted in so far. Both Doyle and Brendan Rodgers boast the highest batting averages on the team, each sitting at .274 for the season. However, Colorado's pitching has struggled recently, conceding an average of seven runs per game over their last five matchups. This has contributed to their position at the bottom of the NL West Division standings, trailing Los Angeles by thirty and a half games and falling twenty-three and a half games short of Atlanta for the third Wild Card spot. The Rockies are eager to break their current losing streak as they prepare to host the Baltimore Orioles, a team poised for the playoffs. In general, Colorado's offense scores an average of 4.3 runs per game.

Baltimore enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their first two games against Colorado. In a 6-3 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Colton Cowser had a notable performance for the Baltimore Orioles, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBIs, and scoring a run. This season, Anthony Santander stands out as Baltimore's top home run hitter, having smashed 38 homers. Gunnar Henderson follows as the second-highest with 33 home runs. Santander also leads the team in RBIs, amassing a total of 86, while Henderson boasts the highest batting average at .278. Over their last five contests, the Orioles have given up an average of 4.4 runs per game. In the highly competitive AL East Division, they are currently in second place, trailing the New York Yankees by one and a half games. They also hold the first Wild Card spot, maintaining a two-game buffer over Kansas City. As they prepare to face one of the National League’s struggling teams in Denver, the Orioles are eager to snap their losing streak and build momentum. On average, Baltimore manages to score five runs per game.

Cal Quantrill, a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, has accumulated eight wins and nine losses this season, with an ERA of 4.63. The Rockies have struggled significantly when playing at home, having lost 35 out of their 66 home games. On the other hand, the Baltimore Orioles have excelled on the road, boasting a record that is ten games above .500 in away games. In their most recent series, the Orioles faced the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have been on a hitting spree. As they prepare to take on the Rockies, one of the National League's weakest teams this season, the Orioles are eager to bounce back and regain momentum. Final Score Prediction, Baltimore Orioles win 8-2.