The Cincinnati Reds (17-17) face the Colorado Rockies (13-24) in the opener of a four-game series at Coors Field, with first pitch at 8:40 pm ET.

Game Status

• Reds are -134 favorites
• Rockies are +114 underdogs
• Run line: Rockies +1.5
• Over/Under: 11 runs

Pitching Matchup

• Reds: Luis Castillo (1-4, 6.42 ERA)
• Rockies: Chi Chi Gonzalez (1-1, 5.97 ERA)

Team Stats

• Runs per game: Reds 5.24 (2nd), Rockies 4.57 (12th)
• Runs allowed: Reds 5.12 (26th), Rockies 5.46 (29th)

Key Players Reds:

• Nick Castellanos: .310/.356/.603, 9 HR, 22 RBI
• Eugenio Suarez: Strong history vs Gonzalez (HR, 2 RBI)

Rockies:

• Ryan McMahon: .264/.311/.493, 8 HR, 23 RBI
• Charlie Blackmon, Raimel Tapia, Elias Diaz: All hitting .375+ vs Castillo

Analysis The high-scoring Reds look to improve their 7-10 road record against the struggling Rockies. While Colorado maintains a respectable 11-10 home record at Coors Field, their recent 3-7 stretch indicates vulnerability. With both teams struggling defensively and the game at hitter-friendly Coors Field, expect significant scoring, particularly if Castillo's early-season struggles continue.

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