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Rockies' Trevor Story Shines as Phillies Prepare for Upcoming Showdown at Citizens Bank Park

The Colorado Rockies are set to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in an exciting matchup at Citizens Bank Park. Both teams have been performing well in their recent games, but all eyes will be on Rockies' shortstop Trevor Story, who has been a standout player for his team.


May 12, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos (8) fields the ball in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

In the previous three games, Story has shown exceptional performance both defensively and offensively. He has maintained a perfect fielding percentage of 1.0, making him a reliable asset for the Rockies in the upcoming game. At the plate, Story has displayed an impressive batting average of .250 and an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 0.5. Although he hasn't hit any home runs yet, his ability to get on base and contribute to his team's offense is noteworthy.


Another player to watch out for is Rockies' third baseman Ryan McMahon. In the last three games, McMahon has showcased his defensive skills with a fielding percentage of 1.0. Offensively, he has contributed with a batting average of .250 and an OPS of 0.5.


Apr 23, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm (28) hits an RBI double against the Colorado Rockies during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

On the Phillies' side, outfielder Nicholas Castellanos has been a key player in their recent games. With a fielding percentage of 1.0 and a batting average of .333, Castellanos has proven to be a reliable presence both in the field and at the plate.


As we analyze the overall performance of both teams over the past three games, it is evident that the Rockies have had more consistent performances from their players compared to the Phillies. The Rockies have shown strong defensive skills with multiple players maintaining perfect fielding percentages.


Apr 23, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Edmundo Sosa (33) is tagged out by Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Brent Suter (39) after being picked off and caught in a rundown during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

In terms of pitching, Peter Lambert and Dakota Hudson have stood out for the Rockies with solid performances in their respective roles as starting pitchers and relief pitchers.


Looking ahead to the upcoming game between these two teams, the Rockies have a slight advantage based on their recent performances. However, the Phillies should not be underestimated, especially with players like Trea Turner and Alec Bohm who have the potential to make an impact.


Fans can catch all the action of this exciting showdown between the Rockies and Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The game is scheduled for April 15th at 10:40 PM UTC.

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