Rockies Look to Rebound Against Brewers at Salt River Fields

As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face the Milwaukee Brewers at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, fans can expect an intriguing matchup. The Rockies have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games, showing both resilience and areas for improvement.

In their last outing against the Cincinnati Reds, the Rockies' offense struggled to make an impact, managing only six hits and scoring two runs. Despite this lackluster performance, they showed defensive prowess by not committing any errors. However, their pitching staff allowed six earned runs on thirteen hits over eight innings – a stat that will need tightening up against a Brewers team that recently put up ten runs in their last game.

The previous game saw better fortunes for the Rockies as they secured a win with seven runs on nine hits while limiting errors to two. Their bullpen was particularly effective with an ERA of 2.25 over four innings pitched and held opponents to a .154 batting average.

However, consistency is key for the Rockies as they had suffered from both offensive and defensive lapses in prior games. A notable concern is their hitting with runners in scoring position (RISP), which has been below expectations.

The upcoming game presents an opportunity for redemption and fine-tuning before the regular season commences. Playing at home should give them some advantage as familiarity with Salt River Fields could play into their hands.

Fans can catch this preseason action live on March 26th at 7:10 PM MST on COLR network. With spring training winding down, each game becomes critical for players looking to secure roster spots and build momentum heading into Opening Day.