Mariners and Rockies to Lock Horns in Denver's Altitude

As the Mariners prepare to face off against the Rockies at Coors Field, fans are anticipating a game that could be heavily influenced by the venue itself. Known for its high elevation, Coors Field in Denver is a ballpark where fly balls can turn into home runs, potentially giving an edge to power hitters.

The Mariners head into this matchup with a mixed bag of recent performances. In their last game against the Guardians, they secured a narrow victory with 5 runs on 7 hits. Their hitting statistics showed resilience with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .361 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .333. The bullpen held up well with an earned run average (ERA) of 2.455 over 3.2 innings pitched.

However, their encounter with the Red Sox revealed some concerns as they struggled at bat, managing only a .129 batting average (AVG) and scoring just once despite having runners in scoring position on eight occasions. The bullpen's ERA rose slightly to 2.25 across four innings but maintained control by keeping walks down.

In another game against Boston which went into extra innings, the Mariners demonstrated tenacity by pulling off a win with four runs scored on seven hits while maintaining perfect fielding throughout the game.

These recent outings suggest that while their offense has been inconsistent at times, there's potential for strong performances both from hitters and pitchers alike.

Fans can catch this intriguing matchup between Seattle Mariners and Colorado Rockies live from Coors Field on April 20th at 6:40 PM local time (MDT), broadcasted on ROOT Sports NW.