Can the Rockies Climb Back After Recent Slump Against the Cubs at Salt River Fields?

As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face off against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around their recent performance. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 21st, will be a test of resilience for the Rockies who have shown both promise and areas of concern in their past few outings.

Analyzing their recent games, it's clear that consistency has been an issue. In one match against the Diamondbacks, they managed only three hits and one run. Their batting average was a mere .100 with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .129 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .133 – numbers that need significant improvement.

However, in another game against the Guardians, they showed what they're capable of with twelve hits and eight runs. Here we saw a much better batting average of .293 and OBP of .356. This shows that when they connect with the ball, they can rack up runs quickly.

Pitching has also been inconsistent. In one game against Seattle Mariners, their bullpen ERA was 6.353 with a WHIP (Walks plus Hits per Inning Pitched) of 1.7647 – indicating struggles in keeping runners off base. Yet again showing variability in performance as starters had an ERA as high as 30.857 in another game.

The venue could play into this matchup's dynamics; Salt River Fields is known for being hitter-friendly due to Arizona's dry air helping balls travel further – potentially good news for Rockies hitters looking to boost those slugging numbers.

As we approach this clash between these two National League teams, it’s crucial for Rockies' pitchers to find more consistency on the mound while hitters must capitalize on any opportunities provided by Cubs' pitchers.

Fans can catch this pivotal moment in pre-season action live on March 21st at 1:10 PM MST at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick or tune into local broadcasts for coverage.