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Rockies' Ryan McMahon to Lead Charge Against Phillies in Denver Showdown

As the Colorado Rockies prepare to face the Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field, all eyes will be on Ryan McMahon, the standout third baseman for the Rockies. The game is scheduled for May 25, 2024, and promises to be an exciting matchup with significant performances expected from key players on both teams.


Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) hits a home run against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Ryan McMahon has been a consistent performer for the Rockies over the past three games. His fielding has been impeccable with a perfect fielding percentage of 100 percent. Offensively, McMahon has shown his power by hitting two home runs in these games. In one notable performance against the Oakland Athletics on May 22, he hit a home run and maintained an impressive OPS of 1.25. Over these three games, McMahon's batting average stands at .194 with an OPS of .805.


Another player to watch from the Rockies is Brendan Rodgers, who plays second base. Rodgers has demonstrated his hitting prowess with a remarkable batting average of .444 across the last three games. He also contributed significantly with two RBIs and maintained an OPS of 1.278 during this period.


Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the Colorado Rockies in the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

On the pitching front, Ryan Feltner has been solid for Colorado. As a starting pitcher, Feltner boasts an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 1.0 over his recent outings. His ability to keep opponents off base will be crucial in containing Philadelphia's offense.


For the Phillies, right fielder Nick Castellanos stands out as a key player. Castellanos has displayed his power-hitting capabilities with one home run and an OPS of 1.75 in recent games against Texas Rangers on May 23rd. His batting average sits at .167 over these games.


Apr 17, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (28) slides home to score against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-USA TODAY Sports

Bryce Harper, playing first base for Philadelphia, is another significant contributor with a batting average of .417 and an OPS of 1.33 over three games. Harper's consistency at bat makes him a formidable opponent for Colorado's pitchers.


The Phillies' pitching staff also features some strong performers like José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering in relief roles. Alvarado has maintained an ERA of 0.0 and a WHIP of 2.0 while striking out batters at a rate of nine per nine innings across his appearances.


As both teams gear up for this clash at Coors Field in Denver, fans can expect thrilling performances from these top players who have shown their mettle in recent games.


The upcoming game between the Rockies and Phillies will take place on May 25th at Coors Field in Denver, CO at 00:40 UTC (6:40 PM local time). Fans can catch all the action live on COLR network.

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