Colorado Rockies game no. 31 thread: Tomoyuki Sugano vs Brandon Williamson
The Rockies aim to take game two in the Queen City.
Apr 22, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano (11) watches as a ball slowly rolls foul during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images | Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images Yesterday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds was a lot closer than the score would indicate. The Reds didn’t bust the scoring open until very late in the day, and the Colorado Rockies had plenty of opportunities to score.
The problem was that the Rockies didn’t capitalize on those opportunities. This evening the Rockies are once again in the Queen City and it’s delightful Great American Ballpark, looking to bounce back after their three-game winning streak was brought to an end. The Rockies also have a nice and fresh bullpen after Monday’s off-day and only using two total pitchers yesterday.
Making his sixth start for the Rockies is right-handed pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano 菅野 智之. Without being flashy, Sugano has quietly been one of the Rockies’ best starting pitchers so far this season. Through his first five starts he carries an ERA of just 3.
42 over 26. 1 innings. He’s given up more than two earned runs just once an has issued only six walks to 19 strikeouts.