Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland has been making a strong comeback after being sidelined for over two months with a left elbow injury earlier this season. Since returning from the injured list, he has posted a 1-0 record with an impressive 1.71 ERA in four starts. His recent success has given him confidence as he prepares to face the San Francisco Giants on Saturday night in Denver.
Freeland, who currently holds a 1-3 record with a 6.00 ERA, will be making his 23rd career start against the Giants. On the other side, the Giants will be sending right-hander Logan Webb (7-7, 3.47) to the mound for the matchup.
The Rockies are coming off a 7-3 victory in the series opener against the Giants, and Freeland’s recent performance has been reminiscent of his standout season in 2018 when he went 17-7 with a 2.85 ERA. Despite facing challenges in the past five seasons, Freeland has shown promising signs of returning to form since his comeback.
In his last four starts, Freeland has pitched into the seventh inning three times, allowing only five earned runs and coming off a stellar nine-strikeout game against the Cincinnati Reds. His improvement is evident as he has managed to significantly reduce his ERA from 13.21 to 6.00 since returning from injury.
San Francisco will be looking to turn things around after a tough loss in the series opener, especially given their history of struggling in the second half of the season. The Giants have had losing records after the All-Star break in recent years, including a seven-game losing streak two seasons ago and a 30-42 record in the second half last season.
Facing a formidable Rockies lineup that has been hitting home runs consistently, Webb will need to deliver a strong performance on Saturday night. Despite his shaky outing in the All-Star Game, where he allowed three runs in one inning, Webb has a solid track record against the Rockies with an 8-2 record and a 3.05 ERA in 15 career appearances.
Both Freeland and Webb will be key players to watch in this matchup, as they look to lead their teams to victory in what promises to be an exciting game at Coors Field. Fans can expect a competitive showdown between these two talented pitchers as they battle it out on the mound.