Looking to extend their impressive road winning streak to four games, the Atlanta Braves will face off against the Colorado Rockies this Saturday at Coors Field. The Braves enter the matchup with the best record in the National League East at 23-10, while the Rockies sit at 14-19, fourth in the NL West.
This game features a marquee pitching duel. The Braves will send veteran left-hander Chris Sale to the mound, who has been dominant this season with a 5-1 record and a sparkling 2.31 ERA. Sale has racked up 38 strikeouts while maintaining a WHIP of 0.91. The Rockies counter with young right-hander Chase Dollander, who has been nearly as impressive, posting a 3-2 record with a 2.25 ERA and 39 strikeouts.
The Braves have been a force on the road this season, boasting an 11-4 record away from Atlanta. Their offense leads the majors with a .451 slugging percentage, powered by Matt Olson, who has already smashed 10 home runs and driven in 29 runs while hitting .297. Ozzie Albies has been red-hot recently, going 16-for-39 with three home runs and nine RBIs in his last 10 games.
The Rockies have been competitive at home, holding a 7-7 record at Coors Field. Troy Johnston leads the team with a .320 batting average, while Mickey Moniak has been on a tear, hitting three home runs and driving in six runs over his last 10 games. Colorado's pitching staff has a collective 4.29 ERA, ranking 10th in the National League.
Both teams come in with momentum. The Rockies have won five of their last 10 games, outscoring opponents by 10 runs during that stretch. The Braves have been even better, going 7-3 in their last 10 and outscoring opponents by six runs.
This is the second meeting of the season between these two clubs, and the Braves will look to continue their dominance on the road. With both teams dealing with significant injuries—the Rockies have six players on the injured list, while the Braves have 11—depth will be tested in what promises to be an exciting matchup at altitude.
