Colorado Rockies game no. 26 thread: Matt Waldron vs Ryan Feltner

Compared to last season, the Colorado Rockies continue to find themselves in unfamiliar territory.The Rockies may still be below .500 but are playing largely competent, competitive baseball. Bolstered by what has been a surprisingly strong pitching core—both from starters and in the bullpen—and the occasional outburst of offense, the Rockies successfully earned their tenth win of the season last night against the San Diego Padres in one of their most complete ballgames of the young season.

For comparison, the Rockies lost 50 games last season before earning their 10th victory on June 2nd, 2025.

Now the Rockies aim to finish their homestand strong with an opportunity for a series win against the Padres this afternoon. Right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner will be tasked with leading the effort.

Feltner has had a bumpy start to his 2026 campaign. His last start against the Padres in San Diego didn’t go as planned and he carries a 6.00 ERA into this afternoon’s game. However, he turned in a solid performance his last time out against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 5.2 innings he held the Dodgers to three runs—two earned—on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts on the way to a Rockies victory.

Making the start for the Swingin’ Friars is the right-handed Matt Waldron, who will be making his second appearance of the season.

Waldron struggled last week against the Los Angeles Angels in his first start of the season. In 3.2 innings he gave up six earned runs on eight hits—including a home run—and a walk with four strikeouts. He has a career 4.67 ERA through three starts and 17.1 innings against the Rockies entering today’s game.

What makes Waldron unique is his arsenal. His primary pitch is a high 70s to low 80s knuckleball. He backs that up with a sweeper, a four-seam fastball, a sinker, an the occasional cutter.

First Pitch: 1:0 pm MDT

TV: Rockies TV

Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

Padres SB Nation site:Gaslamp Ball

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