Milwaukee Brewers faced the Colorado Rockies amidst some uncertainty in their pitching rotation. Left-hander Rob Zastryzny was the 15th different starting pitcher for the Brewers this season in their series-opening game against the Rockies, which ended in an 8-7 loss. The next day, former Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel made his debut for the Brewers after being acquired from the Seattle Mariners. Keuchel, who had a 0-0 record and 11.25 ERA, pitched four innings in his debut game, giving up five runs.
Keuchel expressed his excitement and mentioned that he hopes to regain more stamina and composure as he continues to pitch for the Brewers. Despite his experience and accolades, Keuchel has struggled against the Rockies in the past, with a 1-1 record and a 6.75 ERA in his career appearances against them.
On the other side, the Rockies started right-hander Ryan Feltner, who has had a tough season with a 1-7 record and a 5.82 ERA. Feltner, a fourth-round pick out of Ohio State in 2018, has shown consistency in his starts by going at least four innings and walking two or fewer batters in 16 consecutive starts. However, he has not been able to secure many wins for the Rockies, with his only victory of the season coming back in April.
In their recent game against the Houston Astros, Feltner pitched well but ended up with a 7-1 loss. Despite the defeat, Feltner felt positive about his performance and execution on the mound. The Rockies will be looking to build on their recent back-to-back wins and aim to secure a victory against the Brewers.
Colorado has not won three consecutive games since May and will be seeking to replicate their success from earlier in the season. With players like Jake Cave stepping up in crucial moments, the Rockies are determined to turn their season around and put together a winning streak. Cave’s walk-off hit in the previous game against the Brewers was a memorable moment for him and the team.
As the Brewers and the Rockies continue their series, both teams will be looking to gain momentum and secure important wins to climb up the standings in their respective divisions. The pitching matchups and performances of key players will play a significant role in determining the outcome of the games. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive series between these two teams as they battle it out on the field.