The Colorado Rockies have a golden opportunity to close out their road trip on a high note. After a slow start to the series, their bats exploded in a dominant 13-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Now, with the series tied, the Rockies are hungry for their second straight series win, proving their resilience on the road.

Taking the mound for Colorado is Michael Lorenzen (2-2, 5.97 ERA), who will face his former team for the first time. Lorenzen has been a bit of a rollercoaster this season, but he's found his rhythm in his last two outings. In his most recent start, he delivered his best performance of the year, allowing just one run on seven hits over seven innings against the New York Mets. The key? Ground balls. He induced 10 groundouts compared to just five flyouts, showing he's at his most effective when keeping the ball low. Lorenzen knows Great American Ballpark well—he's made 147 appearances there, posting a solid 3.90 ERA over 258.1 innings. However, he's also given up 33 home runs in that ballpark, so the Rockies' defense will need to stay sharp.

On the other side, the Reds will send Andrew Abbott (0-2, 6.59 ERA) to the hill, and he's been struggling. After a promising start to the season, Abbott has been roughed up in his last three outings, allowing at least four runs in each. He's been prone to giving up hard contact, surrendering five or more hits in every start and walking at least two batters in all but one. The Rockies' lineup, which found its groove in Wednesday's win, will need to stay patient and capitalize on Abbott's command issues. He's not an overpowering pitcher, so Colorado's hitters should look to work counts and drive the ball.

This rubber match is set to be a battle of momentum. Can the Rockies carry their offensive explosion into the series finale? Or will Abbott and the Reds bounce back at home? Tune in on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM or KNRV 1150 (Spanish) to find out. Game time is here, and the Rockies are ready to roll.