Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 27, 2024

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Jul 27, 2024 6:12 AM
The Colorado Rockies travel to Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants in a crucial doubleheader on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 7:05 PM. The Giants, leading the series 1-0, look to build on their momentum, leveraging their impressive 29-22 home record. Meanwhile, the Rockies aim to snap their 14-37 road skid and even the series against a Giants team that has dominated them in the regular season with a 7-3 record.
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Rockies vs Giants starting pitchers

  • Blake Snell for San Francisco Giants
  • Ryan Feltner for Colorado Rockies

Rockies vs Giants statistics

Stat Rockies Giants
Hits 868 (12th) 864 (14th)
Batting Average .246 (13th) .244 (15th)
Runs Batted In 430 (16th) 442 (14th)
Runs 449 (16th) 463 (14th)
Home Runs 115 (13th) 106 (Tied-19th)
Walks 296 (Tied-22nd) 354 (4th)
Stolen Bases 55 (24th) 37 (30th)
Strikeouts 996 (3rd) 888 (13th)
Pitches 15098 (17th) 15599 (6th)

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 vs Colorado Rockies W 11-4
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

Colorado Rockies recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/26/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 11-4
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

Rockies vs Giants predictions

As the Colorado Rockies gear up to take on the San Francisco Giants, keep an eye on Ezequiel Tovar. He’s been slugging it out with a solid .284 average and adding some dynamism at shortstop. Another player to watch is Brenton Doyle. Packing 17 homers and 53 RBIs, he’s a crucial element in the Rockies lineup that could seriously impact the game's outcome. On the mound, though, concerns hover around Ryan Feltner. Despite striking out 97 this season, his 5.19 ERA reflects the struggles he's had, which might play into how the game unfolds, especially in the nail-biting innings.

Flipping over to the San Francisco Giants, there's a buzz around Patrick Bailey and Heliot Ramos. Bailey's expected to put the ball in play effectively today, getting on base and driving in runs, a vital part of the Giants’ strategy to keep the pressure on. Ramos, swatting 15 home runs thus far, could be the game-changer with his ability to clear the bases and shift momentum. However, all eyes might also be keenly on Blake Snell, despite a shaky season with a 5.83 ERA. His knack for strikeouts could come clutch if he finds his rhythm early on.

Given the stats and current form, it seems like the Giants might have a slight upper hand in this match-up. Their combination of solid batting and the potential for Snell to bounce back gives them an edge in taking control of the game. The Rockies will not make it easy, especially with their power hitters, but the Giants playing at home at Oracle Park with the crowd behind them could be the tilt they need to clinch this game. Who knows, baseball is unpredictable, but the Giants seem poised to take this one, continuing their lead in the series.

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 Sat 7:05 PM
TV NBC Sports BA
Temperature 55°
Chance of Rain 2%

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