After being obliterated by the Oakland Athletics 11-3 last night, the Rockies will look to avoid the sweep on a Sunday afternoon. After winning three-straight series against the Yankees, Astros and Marlins (all above .500), they have lost four-straight to the Nationals (44-61) and A’s (30-76). Chris Flexen allowed six runs (five earned) over 3 2⁄3 innings in his Rockies debut, and also issued a career-high six walks. They were also the most by a Rockies starting pitcher in 2023 since Ryan Feltner on May 7 against the Mets.