Colorado Rockies game no. 13 thread: Jimmy Herget vs Randy Vásquez
The Rockies look to keep their win streak going as they head down to San Diego to face the Friars.
DENVER, CO - APRIL 4: Colorado Rockies pitcher Jimmy Herget (44) pitches in the first inning during a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 4, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Colorado Rockies left Coors Field on Wednesday night on top of the world. At 6-6, the Rockies are at .
500 at the latest point in the season since 2022, they’re riding a league-high four-game active win streak, and their offense came alive against the Houston Astros. Now comes the test: can the offense stay alive as they travel down to the Marine Layer to take on the San Diego Padres? The Padres, also at 6-6, are tied for second place in the National League West with the Rockies.
The Rockies will be going with an opener tonight, and the man for the job is one Jimmy Herget. The “Human Glitch” has been excellent to start the season. In five appearances over six innings of work, he’s allowed just one earned run on four hits, struck out six batters, and has yet to issue a single walk.
Herget is expected to give way to right-handed pitcher Chase Dollander for bulk innings. Dollander has now pitched in a bulk role twice this season. His last time out against the Philadelphia Phillies he worked 4.