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After losing the first game of this series against the Colorado Rockies, the Philadelphia Phillies bounced back with a bang in Game 2 on May 25th after defeating the Rockies with an 8-4 scoreline.
The match was tightly wrapped until the ninth inning, when Phillies star Bryce Harper broke the 3-3 deadlock with a clutch home run on the left field. Bryson Stott and Kyle Schwarber scored, helping the team take a 7-3 lead over the Rockies.
Then Alec Bohm scored and took the lead further to 8-3 in the same inning. In the end, Hunter Goodman scored one for the Rockies, taking the scoreline to 8-4, which turned out to be the final one.
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Both sides now have an equal chance of winning this series, and both will undoubtedly give it their all when they face each other for the final time in Game 3 on Sunday.
Phillies vs. Rockies: Head-to-Head
Game 3 of this series will be on May 26th, Sunday, at 3:10 PM EDT. The fans can view the live coverage of the match from Coors Field on the Rockies and can also view the online streaming on FUBO TV.
The Phillies have won nine of their last 11 meetings against the Rockies. Overall, this NL West rivalry has faced each other 226 times in the regular season and the Phillies hold the upper hand with a 128-98 record against the Rox.
Phillies vs. Rockies: Pitching Predictions
The Phillies will have Ranger Suarez to start things off for them on the mound. The 28-year-old starting pitcher has played 10 games and holds a record of 9-0 this season. He has a 1.36 ERA, along with a WHIP of 0.79, and has 68 strikeouts.
On the other hand, Rockies' Cal Quantrill will start things off. The 29-year-old has started 10 games for his side, going 3-3 this season. He has posted a 3.59 ERA, a WHIP of 1.25 and 44 strikeouts.
Phillies vs. Rockies: Predictions
Following Saturday's impressive win, the Phillies will aim to win the last game of the series. Bryce Harper's form is a major plus for the Phillies. This same notion, however, should serve as a warning to Rockies pitchers such as Quantrill, who will be tasked with keeping Phillies batters off the scoreboard.
It will be a hard-fought match. The Phillies are favored to win this match and the series.
