Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 26, 2024

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Jul 26, 2024 6:16 AM
The San Francisco Giants, holding a 6-3 regular season series lead, welcome the Colorado Rockies to Oracle Park on Friday, July 26th at 10:15 PM. The Giants, with a solid 28-22 home record, look to capitalize on the struggling Rockies' 14-36 road record. The Giants' 49-55 overall record is a marked improvement over the Rockies' 38-65 mark.
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Rockies vs Giants starting pitchers

  • Kyle Harrison for San Francisco Giants
  • Kyle Freeland for Colorado Rockies

Rockies vs Giants statistics

Stat Rockies Giants
Hits 863 (11th) 839 (15th)
Batting Average .247 (13th) .242 (16th)
Runs Batted In 426 (16th) 427 (15th)
Runs 445 (16th) 448 (15th)
Home Runs 115 (Tied-10th) 102 (Tied-23rd)
Walks 293 (21st) 345 (6th)
Stolen Bases 55 (Tied-23rd) 36 (30th)
Strikeouts 984 (3rd) 862 (13th)
Pitches 14943 (16th) 15271 (8th)

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/25/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 6-4
7/24/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers W 8-3
7/23/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 5-2
7/22/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 3-2
7/21/24 @ Colorado Rockies W 3-2

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/24/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 20-7
7/23/24 vs Boston Red Sox L 6-0
7/22/24 vs Boston Red Sox W 9-8 F/12
7/21/24 vs San Francisco Giants L 3-2
7/20/24 vs San Francisco Giants W 4-3

Rockies vs Giants predictions

As the Colorado Rockies gear up to take on the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, there are a few standout projections worth noting for the Rockies. Brenton Doyle, leading the team with 17 homers, appears poised to potentially add to his tally, given his aggressive playstyle and recent form. Meanwhile, Ezequiel Tovar, holding a robust .283 batting average, is another player to keep an eye on; his consistency at the plate could prove to be pivotal in setting the pace early in the game. On the mound, Kyle Freeland will be crucial in controlling the game's tempo; despite a rocky season reflected by his 5.63 ERA, he's shown flashes of brilliance and might just turn things around in this significant matchup.

On the flip side, the San Francisco Giants have their roster primed and ready to put up a solid fight. The spotlight will be on Matt Chapman, who, despite batting .234, has knocked out 14 home runs this season, demonstrating his potential to make impactful plays. Heliot F. Ramos, with 49 RBIs, is another integral piece in the Giants' offensive puzzle, contributing significantly to their run-scoring opportunities. Pitching for the Giants will be Kyle Harrison, whose more commendable ERA at 3.86 suggests he could have a substantial edge over Freeland. Harrison's capability to strike out opponents could indeed be a game-changer here.

Taking a look at the form and stats, while the Rockies have some strong individual performers, collectively, the Giants appear to have a more balanced and robust team, especially with the advantage of playing at Oracle Park. Given their better overall team performance and Harrison's strong presence on the mound, I’d venture to say the Giants seem to have the upper hand in this matchup. Expect them to make the most of their home-field advantage and potentially secure a win in what promises to be an exciting game.

San Francisco Giants injuries

  • Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Adrian Sugastey (C): Day-To-Day
  • Ismael Munguia (LF): Day-To-Day
  • Alex Cobb (SP): 60-Day-IL
  • Ryan Murphy (SP): Day-To-Day

Colorado Rockies injuries

  • Nolan Jones (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Case Williams (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Jordan Beck (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Lucas Gilbreath (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • German Marquez (SP): 15-Day-IL

Rockies vs Giants game info

Venue Oracle Park
Location San Francisco, California
First pitch Fri 10:15 PM
TV NBC Sports BA
Temperature 61°
Chance of Rain 3%

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