Colorado Rockies vs Baltimore Orioles Picks and Predictions August 31st 2024

From Coors Field in Denver, we have the Orioles and Rockies facing off in an interleague matchup. Saturday’s first pitch is set for 8:10 PM ET, and the Orioles are the heavy money line favorites, with their odds sitting at -172 compared to the Rockies at +146. The over/under line is currently 11.5 runs.

The Rockies will be looking to snap a two-game losing streak, but they are facing a tough Orioles club that is 78-58 and 2nd in the AL East. Baltimore is starting Dean Kremer, while the Rockies have Ryan Feltner on the mound.

Baltimore vs. Colorado Key Information

Right-hander Dean Kremer gets the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Rockies on the road. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 6-9 with an ERA of 4.31. Kremer’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.27. In his 19 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is averaging 8.44 strikeouts per nine innings. Kremer’s most recent outing came against the Astros, where he finished with a no-decision after giving up three earned runs in six innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.

Heading into today’s game, the Orioles are the 4th highest-scoring offense in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5.2 runs per game. As a team, they are 2nd in home runs and have the league’s top isolated power figure. Baltimore’s team batting average of .251 is 8th in the league, and they have the top slugging percentage in the league.

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Gunnar Henderson has been the Orioles’ top hitter this season, batting .275 with 33 homers and 78 RBIs. Anthony Santander has a team-high 86 RBIs but is batting just .236 this season. He does have 38 homers, which is the 3rd most in the league. Santander comes into the game on a 3-game hitting streak, while Colton Cowser is batting just .233 over his last eight games but does have a four-game hitting streak.

Ryan Feltner will be looking to build off his last outing, where he finished with a no-decision. Against the Marlins on August 26th, the right-hander went five innings, giving up two earned runs, and he issued two walks. Feltner had a solid outing before that, as he didn’t allow a homer and gave up just one earned run in three straight starts. Feltner’s record for the season is 1-10, and his ERA is 4.95. Opposing batters are hitting .267 off Feltner this season. Out of his 24 starts, Feltner has nine quality starts and is averaging 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

For the season, the Rockies are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. This number is a bit misleading, as they are averaging 5 runs per game at home, which is the 5th best mark in the league. As a team, they are batting .245, which is 11th in the league, and have the 13th best slugging percentage in the MLB. One area they need to improve is their strikeout numbers, as they are 26th in the league in this category.

Ezequiel Tovar has been hot of late, going 10/30 in his last seven games with two homers and eight RBIs. For the season, he is hitting .273 with 21 homers. Brenton Doyle also has 22 homers this season, and his 66 RBIs are the best mark on the team. He is also batting .273 for the season.

Today’s game between the Rockies and Orioles should feature plenty of offense, as this is our highest projected game in the league in terms of runs scored. Our lean would be towards taking the over. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have the Rockies coming out on top. Colorado’s offense has our 2nd highest team hits projection, and Ryan Feltner has the 3rd best starter strikeout projection.

Orioles’ Visit to Rockies Stirs Up Memories for Holliday Family

The Baltimore Orioles‘ visit to Coors Field this weekend has brought back a flood of memories for the Holliday family. Matt Holliday, a name forever etched in Colorado Rockies history, is back in Denver, but this time he’s rooting for the opponent. His son, Jackson Holliday, is a rookie with the Baltimore Orioles, and on Friday night, Jackson got the chance to play on the same field where he spent many summer nights as a child.

A Special Homecoming for Jackson Holliday

Jackson Holliday, now 20, was just 3 years old when his father led the Rockies on their magical “Rocktober” run to the 2007 World Series. That postseason remains the deepest the Rockies have gone in the playoffs, with Matt Holliday’s iconic headfirst slide in Game 163 securing Colorado’s place in the National League postseason. Now, Jackson is carving out his own path in Major League Baseball, and Friday night’s game against the Rockies was a special moment for the young infielder.

“It’s very special,” Jackson Holliday said of returning to Coors Field. “It’s kind of hard to explain growing up watching my dad play here for so long. I’m glad to be able to be here at the end of the year, and just excited to have a bunch of family and friends.”

The Holliday family, including Jackson’s father, mother Leslee, and younger brother Ethan, traveled from Oklahoma to watch Jackson play in Denver. They witnessed him go 1-for-3 with an RBI triple and a stolen base in Baltimore’s 5-3 win over Colorado. Jackson’s triple, which ricocheted off the scoreboard in right field, was a fitting tribute to his father’s famous triple that played a key role in the Rockies’ 2007 playoff run.

Kremer vs. Feltner: A Battle on the Mound

As the Orioles look to secure another win over the Rockies on Saturday night, they’ll turn to right-hander Dean Kremer (6-9, 4.31 ERA) to keep the momentum going. Kremer, making his first career start against Colorado, has been in good form recently, delivering quality starts in each of his last three outings. Despite allowing three runs in six innings against the Houston Astros last Sunday, Kremer ended up with a loss as Baltimore fell 6-3.

Kremer’s counterpart, Rockies right-hander Ryan Feltner (1-10, 4.95 ERA), will be looking to end a prolonged winless streak. Feltner has not secured a victory since April 12, a span of 21 consecutive starts without a win. However, he has performed well in limited action against AL East teams, holding a 1-0 record with a 2.45 ERA in two starts.

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Feltner pitched effectively against the Miami Marlins on Monday, allowing just two runs over five innings, but ended up with a no-decision as the Rockies mounted a late comeback to win 3-2. Despite the lack of wins, Feltner remains optimistic about finishing the season strong.

“There’s only one more month and everybody wants to finish strong,” Feltner said. “I feel like I’m in a good spot, so I definitely want to finish strong.”

Series Outlook

With the Orioles aiming to take two straight from the Rockies and potentially clinch the series on Saturday, Dean Kremer’s solid recent form gives Baltimore a good chance. Meanwhile, Ryan Feltner will be eager to break his winless drought and help the Rockies bounce back. A victory for Colorado on Saturday would set up an opportunity to win another home series on Sunday, which would be their fifth at home since the All-Star break.

As the Holliday family watches Jackson continue his journey in Major League Baseball, the memories of Matt Holliday’s legendary moments with the Rockies provide a poignant backdrop to this weekend’s series.