How to – Colorado opens its series in Arizona at 8:40 p.m. MDT with Zach Agnos on the mound against Eduardo Rodriguez. The broadcast options run through Rockies.TV and DBACKS.TV, with radio coverage on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and several Arizona stations. The Rockies enter
The Rockies have one mission tonight, and it isn’t complicated: make it to the end of the game still having fun. Under the lights at Chase Field, Colorado kicks off its series against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a first pitch set for 8:40 p.m. MDT.
It’s a familiar matchup. These teams met last weekend, and the Diamondbacks took two out of three. For Colorado. the stakes feel different than they would in late September—there isn’t much expectation of a postseason run right now. So the mood leans toward “enjoy the ride” in the Mile High City. At the same time. there’s a quieter hope attached to every at-bat: it would be nice to win a series again.
That last part has been missing for almost a month, and for a team with baseball to play, that stretch has started to wear on the rhythm of the season. Tonight’s opener is where that frustration meets the reality of what the lineup and rotation can actually do.
How to watch Rockies at Diamondbacks
First pitch: 8:40 p.m. MDT
Where: Chase Field
TV: Rockies — Rockies.TV; Diamondbacks — DBACKS.TV (12 News KPNX)
Radio: Rockies — KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; Diamondbacks — Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, La Campesina 101.9 FM and 860 AM
Pitching matchup
Colorado will send RHP Zach Agnos to the mound. His season line entering the game is 0-0 with a 5.59 ERA.
Arizona counters with LHP Eduardo Rodriguez, who is 4-1 with a 2.53 ERA.
Agnos was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on May 18 and has already appeared in 13 games this season. In that span, he has struck out 20 batters and walked 10, allowing 20 runs with 18 earned.
The Rockies aren’t counting on a deep outing, but they do need something practical: some length. If the game can be managed early, it gives Colorado’s bullpen a clearer path.
Rodriguez arrives in form after an impressive run in the World Baseball Classic for Team Venezuela. In his most recent stretch. he’s been dependable—he’s allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last four starts. One of those came against Colorado on May 16. when he worked 5.1 innings of three-run ball. striking out six and walking none.
That contrast matters tonight. Agnos’ job is to keep the damage limited; Rodriguez’ job is to keep the offense quiet.
Rockies injury situation
Colorado’s lineup questions don’t stop at the starting pitcher. The Rockies are carrying major absences across multiple injury lists:
10-day injured list: OF Jordan Beck (left hamstring strain).
15-day injured list: RHP Ryan Feltner (right ulnar nerve inflammation), RHP Jimmy Herget (right shoulder impingement), RHP Chase Dollander (right elbow sprain), RHP Victor Vodnik (right ulnar nerve inflammation).
60-day injured list: RHP Jeff Criswell (torn right elbow ligament), RHP McCade Brown (right shoulder inflammation), RHP RJ Petit (right elbow UCL strain), RHP Pierson Ohl (right UCL repair), DH Kris Bryant (lumbar degenerative disk disease).
For a team trying to keep the vibe up in between tough stretches, the injuries turn every game into a tight balancing act. Tonight’s opener in Arizona is set up like that: Rodriguez steadying the scale on one side, Agnos trying to hold the line on the other.
The game time is 8:40 p.m. MDT at Chase Field—one night, one series start, and a chance for the Rockies to do more than just enjoy the ride.
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