The Tampa Bay Rays (3-5) travel to face off against the Colorado Rockies (2-6) on Saturday, April 6th. This game will be played at Coors Field in Denver and televised on None. The Rockies are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rays are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Rays. First pitch is set for 8:10 ET.

Rays vs Rockies

The Rockies and Rays played a high-scoring game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Rockies coming out on top by a score of 10-7. Despite being outhit by the Rays, the Rockies hit three home runs and took advantage of nine strikeouts by the Tampa Bay pitching staff.

Neither starter in this game went more than five innings, with Austin Gomber going four innings for the Rockies and Zack Littell giving up one earned run in five innings of work for the Rays. Jalen Beeks got the win for Colorado, while Pete Fairbanks took the loss out of the bullpen.

The Rockies’ offense came alive late, scoring two runs in the 8th and four more in the 9th. Ryan McMahon had a huge game, going 3/5 with four RBIs and a home run. Ezequiel Tovar and Kris Bryant also homered for the Rockies, while Nolan Jones scored three runs.

Tyler Alexander Gets The Start For The Rays

Getting the start for the Rays today is Tyler Alexander, who is on the road against the Rockies. Alexander is making his first start of the season after coming out of the bullpen in his first appearance. In that outing, he went 5 innings, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits, and he struck out 4.

Rays Offense Breakdown

For the Rays, we have Yandy Díaz as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits. His hits projection is 8th best in the league today. Jose Siri is our top projected home run hitter for the Rays, with the 8th best odds in today’s slate. If you’re looking for a Rays player to hit a home run, Brandon Lowe has the best odds on the team and the 8th best odds in today’s games. Harold Ramírez has the 16th best total hits projection in today’s games.

Ryan Feltner Gets The Start For The Rockies

Ryan Feltner and the Rockies are taking on the Rays at home today. Feltner started the season with a loss against the Diamondbacks, going 5 innings and giving up 3 earned runs. He did strike out 4 batters in that outing.

Rockies Offense Breakdown

For the Rockies, we like Nolan Jones to have a good game at the plate. His home run projection is the best on the team and 13th best in the league today. Charlie Blackmon has the highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 17th in the league. Kris Bryant has the 2nd best home run projection on the team and 14th best in the league today.

Rays vs Rockies Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Rays vs. Rockies game is to take the Rockies on the money line. The payout for a Rockies win is +124, and we have the final score at 6-5 in favor of the Rockies.

If you’re looking for a potential parlay, you could also consider taking the Rockies to win and the over. The line is currently sitting at 12 runs, and we have this game going over that total.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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