Colorado Rockies game no. 12 thread: Cristian Javier vs. Michael Lorenzen
Rox go for their first series sweep of 2026
DENVER, CO - APRIL 3 : Colorado Rockies Michael Lorenzen (24) pitched against Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado on Friday, April 3, 2026. Philadelphia won 10-1. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post) | Denver Post via Getty Images Get your brooms out, friends, because the Colorado Rockies are looking to sweep the Houston Astros at Coors Field!
Extraordinary pitching and timely hitting have nabbed the first two games of the series for the Rockies, who are now a surprising 5-6 on the young season and aim for a . 500 record for the first time since they were 1-1 on the second day of the 2025 season. Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 14.
73 ERA) is looking to make amends after a rough outing in the home opener, where he allowed nine runs on 12 hits over three innings of work. The veteran right-hander looks to adjust his plan of attack, mainly wanting to command his pitches better to attack the strike zone and get ahead of opposing batters. In his career, he has a 6.
86 ERA in 21 innings against the Astros. Starting pitching has been solid through the home stand and hopefully Lorenzen can end it on a high note. Cristian Javier (0-1, 12.