The Colorado Rockies are bringing yet another unpleasant road trip to a close with a late morning, early afternoon endcap against the Washington Nationals. After losing the series to the Pittsburgh Pirates and dropping the first two games against the Nationals, the Rockies can avoid a series loss with a much needed win today.
Toeing the rubber for the Rockies is Kyle Freeland. Freeland was in the midst of a strong outing at Pittsbugh his last time out, but left the game early due to illness. He pitched 4 1⁄3 innings while giving up just two hits and one earned run and striking out six batters.