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Colorado Rockies
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SP: Kyle Freeland
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Philadelphia Phillies
1721
SP: Aaron Nola
The Edge Indicator · V2
Lineups confirmed
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— Edge Favors
Even Matchup
"Rockies' offense and park factor edge clash with Nola's recent struggles; both starters faltering makes this a genuine toss-up."
← Strong COLEven+2Strong PHI
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— The Eight Components

What's moving the score.

1
Starting Pitcher
XFIP- ADJUSTED
±0
2
Bullpen
WPA/LI + AVAILABILITY
±0
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3
Offense
WRC+ LAST 30 DAYS
COL
+7
Pro
4
Defense
OAA + DRS COMBINED
±0
Pro
5
Matchup
PITCHER ARSENAL VS LINEUP
±0
Pro
6
Park Factor
3-YR HR + RUN FACTOR
COL
+6
Pro
7
Weather
WIND + TEMP IMPACT
±0
Pro
8
Rest & Travel
BULLPEN USAGE + DAYS
±0
Pro
— The Read

Both Freeland and Nola have been rough lately—Nola posting a 6.92 ERA over his last three starts while Freeland sits at 6.51 ERA in the same span. Colorado's offense has the clear advantage: 4.41 runs per game with a 0.748 OPS over 30 days, plus Citizens Bank's 1.05 run factor and 1.12 homer factor both benefit road teams like the Rockies. Freeman's 13-game on-base streak and McCarthy's 12-gamer anchor a lineup that should generate chances, while Marsh's streak keeps Philly dangerous. With two struggling starters and bullpens equally taxed, this leans slightly toward Colorado's superior hitting and park conditions, but the margin is razor-thin.

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§ Form Guide

How they're trending.

Last 10 games
RockiesW2

Rockies are 3-7 L10, run differential -1.2 per game over the last ten.

37
L10
5.4
Runs / G
-1.2
Run Diff
PhilliesL2

Phillies are 6-3 L10, run differential +0.2 per game over the last ten.

63
L10
4.3
Runs / G
+0.2
Run Diff
§ Pitching Matchup

The arms tonight.

2026 · Statcast
Rockies · 13
Kyle Freeland

Kyle Freeland

5.04
ERA
1.36
WHIP
8.64
K/9
Pitch Arsenal · 2026
4-Seam Fastball
26.7%
Whiff 18.6%BAA .393
Curveball
25.5%
Whiff 35.0%BAA .304K 27%
Changeup
15.7%
Whiff 27.5%BAA .227
Sweeper
15.7%
Whiff 27.6%BAA .063K 30%
Cutter
13.3%
Whiff 24.0%BAA .250
Last 5 Starts
DateOppIPERKRes
5/3Braves4.167ND
4/28Reds5.044ND
4/12Padres0.000ND
4/7Astros6.115W
4/1Jays5.016W
Phillies · 23
Aaron Nola

Aaron Nola

5.06
ERA
1.45
WHIP
9.64
K/9
Pitch Arsenal · 2026
Curveball
30.6%
Whiff 39.8%BAA .173K 38%
4-Seam Fastball
28.6%
Whiff 18.5%BAA .361K 28%
Sinker
18.6%
Whiff 14.9%BAA .385
Changeup
13.0%
Whiff 18.2%BAA .133
Cutter
9.2%
Whiff 23.3%BAA .389
Last 5 Starts
DateOppIPERKRes
5/4Marlins6.005W
4/26Braves4.266ND
4/20Cubs4.155ND
4/14Cubs5.035ND
4/8Giants6.033ND
§ Conditions

Game-time forecast.

Clear
Game-time conditions
58°F
Temp · feels 58°
4mph
Wind · from E
0%
Precipitation
0%
Cloud cover

Clear in Philadelphia, PA at first pitch.

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