Thanks to the incredible power of Hunter Goodman and the purple coat, the Colorado Rockies came away with a win last night in the Twin Cities despite yet more late game drama from the bullpen. With a win this afternoon in the series finale, the Rockies can come away with a series win against the Minnesota Twins before heading back to Denver.
Making his 11th start for the Rockies this season is the right-handed Ryan Feltner. Since returning from the injured list in late May, Feltner has pitched three quality starts in five outings. He’s given up more than two earned runs just once in that stretch.
Feltner pitched six innings his last time out against the Boston Red Sox. Despite not having his sharpest stuff–giving up four hits and four walks with just two strikeouts–he gave up just two earned runs and threw 93 total pitches.
The Rockies will face their second straight Twins rookie today with left-handed pitcher Connor Prielipp on the mound. Through his first 11 career starts, Prielipp has an ERA of 5.17 with 55 strikeouts in 55.2 innings. His 3.93 FIP indicates he’s pitching better than advertised, but opposing hitters are still slashing .262/.336/.416 against him this season.
Prielipp runs a five pitch arsenal and his predominant combo is a mid-90s four-seam fastball paired with a mid-to-high 80s slider. He also throws a curveball–his best whiff and put-away pitch–a changeup, and the occasional sinker.
First Pitch: 12:10 p.m. MDT
Radio: 850 AM/94.1 FM KOA Rockies Radio Network; KNRV 1150 AM (Spanish)
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