Colorado Rockies game no. 7 thread: Aaron Nola vs. Michael Lorenzen
20th and Blake has never needed good baseball to throw a party. Might the Rockies give us both this Home Opener?
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 28: Michael Lorenzen #24 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on March 28, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Rockies had an off-day on Thursday after capturing their first series win of the season on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling extra-innings victory . It has been an exciting opening week, filled with competitive games and intriguing storylines.
Last year, the Colorado Rockies came into their home opener at 1-5 with a -15 run differential. This year, they arrive at 2-4 with a positive run differential. Baby steps.
Competitive. Fun! Now the Rockies return home to Coors Field to open a series against the Philadelphia Phillies (3-3).
If they are going to take a step forward in 2026, Coors has to become a place where they win consistently. Taking the ball for Colorado is Michael Lorenzen , making his second start of the season. In his first outing, Lorenzen battled through 4.