Colorado Rockies game no. 16 thread: Kyle Freeland vs Nick Pivetta
The Rockies aim to avoid getting swept out of San Diego against the Swingin’ Friars.
DENVER, CO - APRIL 07: Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the game between the Houston Astros and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Casey Paul/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images While it’s disappointing to once again be facing a sweep at the end of a series, one must remember the Colorado Rockies are who we thought they were. They are a team at the ground floor of a rebuild and by their own admission are “ here for the climb.
” By that metric, the Rockies have one major takeaway from the series so far: They’re keeping the San Diego Padres on their toes. Through the first three games, they have kept things close and competitive. The Padres had to walk-off the Rockies in the first two games, and the Rockies had the tying run at the plate last night in the top of the ninth inning.
This is not a post-season team. This is a team where progress is all that matters. That being said, it sure would be nice to avoid getting swept out of San Diego to end this series.
The man leading the Rockies into battle for that cause will be left-handed pitcher Kyle Freeland. Freeland—despite a truncated spring training—is off to a strong start. Over his first three starts of the season he has a 2.