With four games left in the regular season, the Arizona Diamondbacks sit just three games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. Arizona has less than a 2% chance of making the postseason, but we’ve seen crazier things happen, and with the team not officially eliminated, they’ll be giving it their all until the very end. Starting things off for the Diamondbacks will be left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who enters with a 15-7 record and a 2.89 ERA. For the Rockies, Tanner Gordon will get the nod, entering with a 1-5 record and a 6.01 ERA.
The Diamondbacks hold a significant edge on the mound, especially with Gordon struggling in his last three starts. He has gone 0-1 during that stretch while allowing 28 hits over just 11.2 innings and posting a 12.34 ERA. Offensively, Arizona is averaging 4.8 runs per game over its last 10 compared to just 3.7 for Colorado. The Diamondbacks have also won four straight, while the Rockies have dropped eight of their last 10. With the advantage on the mound, the hotter offense and a slim chance of keeping their postseason hopes alive, Arizona has plenty of motivation to take care of business in today’s matchup. Look for the Diamondbacks to win big before heading to San Diego.
Diamondbacks vs Rockies prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (-115) at the time of publishing. Playable to -130.
