The Arizona Diamondbacks (59-59) and the Colorado Rockies (45-73) square off at Coors Field on Monday at 8:40 PM ET, beginning a three-game series. The Diamondbacks will look to Merrill Kelly (9-5) against the Rockies and Chris Flexen (1-5).
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Arizona vs. Colorado Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Monday, August 14, 2023 at 8:40 PM ET
- Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch on TV: FS1
- Probable Pitchers: Kelly – ARI (9-5, 3.05 ERA) vs Flexen – COL (1-5, 7.92 ERA)
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Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kelly | Flexen | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | GS | 7 |
| 9-5 | W-L | 1-5 |
| 3.05 | ERA | 7.92 |
| 118 | IP | 55.2 |
| 44 | BB | 27 |
| 120 | SO | 39 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly
- His last time out came on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the right-hander tossed six scoreless innings while giving up six hits.
- In 20 games this season, the 34-year-old has a 3.05 ERA and 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .215 to opposing hitters.
- Kelly is trying to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
- He has had two appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
- This season, the 34-year-old ranks sixth in ERA (3.05), 22nd in WHIP (1.169), and 23rd in K/9 (9.2) among qualifying pitchers.
- Kelly’s team is 11-9-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Games Kelly has started this season hit the over six times in 20 chances.
Kelly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Dodgers | Aug. 9 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| at Twins | Aug. 4 | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Jul. 30 | 5.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| vs. Cardinals | Jul. 25 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Giants | Jun. 24 | 5.0 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Flexen
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up five earned runs and allowed eight hits in five innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 7.92 and 6.3 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .340 in 20 games this season.
- In seven starts this season, Flexen has not yet earned a quality start.
- He has made 20 appearances and finished five of them without allowing an earned run.
- When Flexen starts, the Rockies are 3-4-0 against the spread.
- Flexen has started seven contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in six of them.
Flexen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Brewers | Aug. 9 | 5.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | Aug. 4 | 5.0 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Athletics | Jul. 29 | 3.2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| at Yankees | Jun. 22 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 13 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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