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D-backs' playoff hopes on the line vs. Rockies
22 Sep
Summary
- Diamondbacks face a critical series against the last-place Colorado Rockies.
- Arizona sits four games behind the final Wild Card spot with six games remaining.
- Pitching matchups include Soroka vs. Freeland and Kelly vs. Adams.
The Arizona Diamondbacks face a pivotal three-game series against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, with their playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Having recently secured a winning record after two comeback victories against the New York Yankees, the Diamondbacks now trail the final Wild Card spot by four games with only six regular-season games remaining.
Their Wild Card Elimination number is three, meaning they cannot afford to lose more than two of their remaining games. Even winning out might not be enough if the Philadelphia Phillies win multiple games. Mathematically, the Diamondbacks could still catch the San Diego Padres, but it requires a near-perfect performance, including winning their season-ending series in San Diego.
The crucial pitching matchups for the series begin with RHP Michael Soroka facing LHP Kyle Freeland on Tuesday, September 22. Wednesday, September 23, features RHP Merrill Kelly against RHP Mason Adams. The series finale on Thursday, September 24, will see LHP Eduardo Rodriguez take the mound for Arizona, with the Rockies' starter yet to be announced.
