Colorado Rockies game no. 43 thread: José Quintana vs Mitch Keller

DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 7: Jose Quintana #62 of the Colorado Rockies pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Coors Field on May 7, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Colorado Rockies are on a three-game losing streak after losing last night to the Pittsburgh Pirates because Paul Skenes did the things that Paul Skenes does. The Rockies were no-hit—and had just one baserunner via a hit by pitch—until a Mickey Moniak single in the seventh inning However, Skenes is now out of the way for the series and the Rockies will hopefully have the chance to steal a game or two in the Steel City.

Left-handed veteran José Quintana will start this evening for the Rockies. Quintana has quietly settled into a quality rhythm over the last month despite a somewhat bumpy start. In his last three outings he has gone at least five innings deep and given up two or fewer earned runs each time.

Though not exactly a strikeout machine, he’s dialed back the walks and largely kept opposing batters from scoring even if they reach. Quintana’s last outing came against the New York Mets, where he gave up just two earned runs on five hits and two walks over 5. 2 innings of work.

Making the start for the Pirates is the right-handed Mitch Keller, who is off to an excellent start this season. Keller has made eight starts in 2026 with six Quality Starts. He’s failed to make it through the sixth inning just twice and has only given up more than three earned runs one time so far.