Colorado Rockies game no. 34 thread: Chris Sale vs. Brennan Bernardino
Rockies go with a pitching tag team to counter Sale
DENVER, CO - APRIL 21: Brennan Bernardino #83 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field on April 21, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Colorado Rockies had a prime opportunity to steal the series opener at home against the Atlanta Braves. They jumped out to a 6-0 lead but then, they saw the opportunity walk away.
Literally. Crucial walks in the eighth and ninth innings put the Rox in danger and ultimately behind in a game where they cranked their win probability up to 96. 0% at one point.
Alas, leads can be fleeting at Coors, especially when a team doesn’t score again after the second inning. The Rockies managed a 13-15 record in April, avoiding sustained losing streaks outside of a six-game skid. To get May off on the right foot, they’ll try to nip the losses in the bud and take at least one of the next two against Atlanta.
Unfortunately, on Fourth Wing Night at Coors Field on Saturday, the Rockies hitters encounter a challenge tougher than crossing the parapet: facing Chris Sale. Sale has been stellar this year (5-1 in six games started, 2. 31 ERA).