The Colorado Rockies (40-63) and the Oakland Athletics (29-76) play at Coors Field on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET. In this matchup, the Rockies have the chance to end a three-game skid. The Rockies will give the ball to Chris Flexen (0-4, 7.71 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1 on the season, and the Athletics will turn to Paul Blackburn (1-2, 5.06 ERA).
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Colorado vs. Oakland Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Coors Field in Denver, Colorado
- How to Watch on TV: SNRM
- Probable Pitchers: Flexen – COL (0-4, 7.71 ERA) vs Blackburn – OAK (1-2, 5.06 ERA)
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Rockies vs. Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Flexen | Blackburn | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | GS | 9 |
| 0-4 | W-L | 1-2 |
| 7.71 | ERA | 5.06 |
| 42 | IP | 48 |
| 19 | BB | 18 |
| 29 | SO | 49 |
Rockies Probable Starting Pitcher: Chris Flexen
- His last time out came in relief on Thursday, June 22 when the righty tossed two innings against the New York Yankees, surrendering two earned runs while allowing three hits.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 7.71, with 6.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 17 games this season. Opponents are batting .331 against him.
- Flexen and his team are 1-3-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Out of Flexen’s four starts with a total this season, three have hit the over.
Flexen’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Yankees | Jun. 22 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| vs. Marlins | Jun. 13 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| at Angels | Jun. 11 | 1.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| at Padres | Jun. 7 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| at Rangers | Jun. 3 | 2.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Athletics Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Blackburn
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 5.06, a 2.72 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.583 in 10 games this season.
- In nine starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
- In 10 appearances this season, he has finished one without allowing an earned run.
- The Athletics have gone 7-2-0 against the spread when Blackburn starts.
- Blackburn’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in three of nine contests.
Blackburn’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Astros | Jul. 22 | 5.1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 17 | 5.2 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| at Red Sox | Jul. 9 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| vs. White Sox | Jul. 2 | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| vs. Yankees | Jun. 27 | 5.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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