Pitching matchups for Diamondbacks-Rockies series in Denver
Diamondbacks at Rockies
When: 12:10 p.m., Sunday.
Where: Coors Field, Denver.
Pitchers: Diamondbacks LHP Tommy Henry (1-1, 3.75) vs. Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (2-3, 6.02).
TV/Radio: Bally Sports Arizona/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).
Henry fired seven innings of one-run ball against the Pirates last week, earning his first big league win in his second career start. … In his first start, which took place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Henry gave up four runs in five innings, the big blow coming in the form of a three-run home run in the fifth inning. … He has averaged 91.7 mph with his fastball while leaning most heavily on a slider that comes in at 86 mph. He also has a curveball and a change-up… Feltner has made 10 appearances this season, nine starts, but has not managed to pitch consistently. He has turned in a handful of solid-to-decent starts, but he has pitched at least six innings only twice. … He averaged 94.6 mph with his fastball but opponents see it well; they are hitting .326 with a .605 slugging off the pitch. His slider has a solid 25 percent whiff rate but he has allowed a .277 average and .468 slugging with it.
Coming up
Monday: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Madison Bumgarner (6-11, 4.13) vs. Giants RHP Alex Cobb (3-6, 4.15).
Tuesday: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (10-5, 2.95) vs. Giants RHP Jakob Junis (4-3, 3.78).
Wednesday: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zach Davies (2-4, 4.11) vs. Giants LHP Carlos Rodon (11-6, 2.95).
Diamondbacks at Rockies
When: 5:10 p.m., Saturday.
Where: Coors Field, Denver.
Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-2, 3.12) vs. Rockies RHP Jose Urena (1-3, 4.63).
TV/Radio: Bally Sports Arizona/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).
Gallen fired seven scoreless innings against the Pirates last week, saying later that he felt he had all of his pitches working, including his slider, a pitch that has eluded him for much of this season. … He has been throwing well of late, posting a 1.72 ERA in his past five starts with eight walks and 30 strikeouts in 31 1/3 innings. … Urena faced the Diamondbacks last week at Chase Field, giving up three runs in six innings. In seven starts since moving into the Rockies’ rotation, Urena has a 4.86 ERA with 19 walks and 19 strikeouts in 37 innings. … He has had a lot of trouble this season against left-handed hitters, who have a .326/.426/.435 line off him.
Coming up
Sunday: At Colorado, 12:10 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Tommy Henry (1-1, 3.75) vs. Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (2-3, 6.02).
Monday: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Madison Bumgarner (6-11, 4.13) vs. Giants RHP Alex Cobb (3-6, 4.15).
Tuesday: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (10-5, 2.95) vs. Giants RHP Jakob Junis (4-3, 3.78).
Diamondbacks at Rockies
When: 5:40 p.m.
Where: Coors Field
Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zach Davies (2-4, 4.03) vs. Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (3-6, 4.68).
TV/Radio: Bally Sports Arizona/ ESPN-AM 620, KHOV-FM 105.1
Zach Davies last pitched against the Rockies on Sunday, throwing five innings with four hits and no runs in a no-decision. Davies spent the month of July on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and struggled in his first start back on the mound on Aug. 1, pitching just two innings with three hits and four runs. ... Davies bounced back on Aug. 7, pitching five innings with four hits and no earned runs. ... Ahead of the 2022 season, Senzatela agreed to a five-year, $50 million contract with the Rockies. ... Senzatela last pitched on Aug. 6 against the Diamondbacks, throwing seven innings with nine hits and two earned runs in a game the Rockies won, 3-2.
Coming Up
Saturday: At Colorado, 5:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (7-2, 3.12) vs. Rockies RHP José Ureña (1-3, 4.63).
Sunday: At Colorado, 12:10 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Tommy Henry (1-1, 3.75) vs. Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (2-3, 6.02)
Monday: At San Francisco, 6:45 p.m., TBA vs. TBA
Up next
Colorado Rockies
The Rockies and Diamondbacks recently met last weekend at Chase Field, with the Diamondbacks taking two of three games in the series. The Rockies are just behind the Diamondbacks in the NL West standings, sitting at last place with a 50-64 record. The Rockies played the Cardinals between series with the Diamondbacks, taking two of three at Coors Field. On Tuesday, the Rockies ended the Cardinals' 7-game winning streak and powered 22 hits and 16 runs, with outfielder Randal Grichuk going 5-for-5 at the plate. On the season, Grichuk is batting .266 with 12 home runs and 58 RBI. First baseman C.J. Cron has been effective over his last seven games, hitting .290 with eight RBIs.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Pitching matchups for Diamondbacks-Rockies series in Denver
