Athletics Host Rockies in First of 3-Game Series

The Athletics are set to host the Colorado Rockies in the first game of a three-game series at Las Vegas. The Athletics have a 33-35 record overall and a 13-18 record at home. The Athletics rank eighth in MLB play with 87 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game. The Rockies have gone 12-23 on the road and 26-43 overall. The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. Tyler Soderstrom has 17 doubles, two triples, and 11 home runs for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 10 for 35 with a double and five home runs over the past 10 games. Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with 29 extra base hits (11 doubles and 18 home runs). Brett Sullivan is 7 for 16 with three home runs and three RBIs over the past 10 games. The Athletics have a 5-5 record over their last 10 games, with a .248 batting average and a 6.32 ERA. The Rockies have a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, with a .270 batting average and a 7.90 ERA. The Athletics have several players on the injured list, including Brent Rooker, Brooks Kriske, Luis Severino, Denzel Clarke, Aaron Civale, Gunnar Hoglund, and Jacob Wilson. The Rockies also have several players on the injured list, including Victor Vodnik, Jake McCarthy, Brenton Doyle, Mickey Moniak, Jimmy Herget, Tyler Freeman, Tanner Gordon, Jordan Beck, Kris Bryant, Welinton Herrera, Jose Quintana, McCade Brown, Chase Dollander, Pierson Ohl, and RJ Petit.