Reds Rockies tip off with Singer vs Hughes at Coors
The reds rockies series resumes Friday at Coors Field as Colorado (39-59) hosts Cincinnati (43-52), with Gabriel Hughes (0-0, 3.00 ERA) opposing Brady Singer (3-9, 4.72 ERA). First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET on Rockies.TV and Reds.TV after the All-Star break.
Key Takeaways
- The Rockies (39-59) host the Reds (43-52) at Coors Field to open a three-game series after the All-Star break.
- Gabriel Hughes starts for Colorado with a 3.00 ERA over nine major-league innings; Brady Singer is 3-9 with a 4.72 ERA for Cincinnati.
- First pitch is 8:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. MDT, with the game on Rockies.TV and Reds.TV.
- Oddsmakers list Colorado as a slight favorite (-115) while Cincinnati sits at -105 on the moneyline.
Who is pitching in the reds rockies opener?
Colorado turns to 24-year-old right-hander Gabriel Hughes. He opened his season with three scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants for a save in his major-league debut, then struck out seven over six innings in his first start at Dodger Stadium.
Through two appearances, Hughes owns a 3.00 ERA, eight strikeouts, and three walks over nine innings, leaning on a four-seam fastball averaging just over 93 mph. He has never faced the Reds.
Cincinnati counters with Brady Singer, who is 3-9 with a 4.72 ERA, a 1.47 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts over 89.2 innings. Singer was sharp before the break, holding the Philadelphia Phillies to one run over 7.1 innings, and has allowed 12 earned runs over his past 38.2 innings in June and July.
Why does this reds rockies matchup matter now?
Both clubs sit fifth in their divisions and are restarting the second half. The Rockies reached the break 17 games ahead of last year's pace after a 3-1 loss to the Giants closed the first half. Their offense scored three runs or fewer in four of its final five games before the break.
The Reds began the year 20-11 but have gone 23-41 since the start of May. One betting preview argued Cincinnati offers value at -105 on the moneyline despite Singer's 6.75 road ERA, citing his recent form and a Rockies lineup that has been 11-for-49 against him collectively.
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How can you watch the reds rockies game?
According to The Athletic, the series opener is at Coors Field with first pitch at 8:40 p.m. ET. Local TV options are Rockies.TV and Reds.TV, with streaming available via Fubo.
Yahoo Sports listed first pitch at 6:40 p.m. MDT on Rockies.TV, with radio on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and KNRV 1150. Key bats to watch include Colorado's T.J. Rumfield (.296/.380/.475) and Cincinnati's Elly De La Cruz (.274/.347/.492 with 15 home runs).
Injury lists remain lengthy for both sides, including Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (oblique) and Reds infielder Matt McLain (calf) among others on the injured list.