The Philadelphia Phillies are riding a strong wave of momentum as they prepare for the third game of their four-game series against the struggling Colorado Rockies in Denver. After a 13-13 start to the season, the Phillies have surged to a 17-5 record since, including a current five-game winning streak.
Key Highlights:
- Taijuan Walker returns to the starting rotation for the Phillies after two bullpen appearances. He’s 1-3 on the season but has a solid 2.62 ERA. In his last start on May 1, he pitched well but received minimal run support. His past success against the Rockies (4-1, 2.09 ERA career) bodes well for Philadelphia.
- Kyle Schwarber has powered the offense, hitting his 300th and 301st career home runs in the series’ first two games. At 32, Schwarber is showing no signs of slowing down.
- Colorado’s Carson Palmquist, a 24-year-old lefty, will make his second career start. His debut last week was rough (5 ER in 4 IP), but manager Warren Schaeffer praised his composure and strike-throwing ability.
- The Rockies, at 8-40, are in full rebuild mode with a youthful roster. Despite their record, individual bright spots like Ezequiel Tovar (8-for-17, 2 HR since returning from injury) offer some hope for the future.
Wednesday’s game presents an opportunity for the Phillies to continue their dominance and for Walker to solidify his spot in the rotation. For the Rockies, it’s another chance to evaluate their young talent in a tough matchup.
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