Colorado Rockies at Arizona Diamondbacks 5/31/23 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 05/30/2023 at 9:04 PM ET

The Colorado Rockies continue a road trip in Arizona Wednesday night for game three of four against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Colorado comes into Wednesday seven games below .500 following the loss in game one of this series to end a two game win streak. Karl Kaufmann got the start for Colorado giving up seven runs on nine hits across four innings of work leading to the loss. The Colorado bullpen however was much better giving up two runs on two hits over the final four innings of the game.

Offensively Colorado did hit the ball well with thirteen hits in 38 at bats including three with runners in scoring position to score five runs. Ryan McMahon led the way for the Colorado offense with four hits in five at bats to drive in three total runs. Ezequiel Tovar chipped in heavily as well with two hits and four at bats to drive in two total runs.

The Arizona Diamondbacks remain at home Wednesday night eight games above .500 on a two game win streak following the victory in game one of this series. Ryne Nelson got the start for Arizona giving up five runs on eight hits across 5 innings to pick up the victory. The Arizona bullpen was Immaculate giving up no runs on five hits over the final four innings to secure the win.

Offensively Arizona was the better team with eleven hits in 33 at bats to score 7 total runs. Pavin Smith carried the offensive load for Arizona with a three run home run in the fifth inning to drive in three of the five runs. Jake McCarthy chipped in two hits and three at bats to drive in two runs, while two other Diamondbacks drove in one run each.

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been one of the biggest surprises this year and will continue to roll Wednesday. Look for the Diamondbacks to jump out early against a lackluster team and a terrible pitcher. Arizona will lean on their lineup and home crowd to pull off the win against a below average team. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 8-3.

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