The Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies conclude their three-game series at Coors Field on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with the Reds aiming to close strong and push above .500 while the Rockies look to snap a frustrating four-game losing streak that has further deepened their early-season woes. Cincinnati, sitting at 13–13, has shown impressive resilience despite some inconsistencies, buoyed largely by strong early-game performances where they have consistently jumped out to quick leads, a trend they hope to continue in Sunday’s finale. Taking the mound for the Reds will be left-hander Nick Lodolo, who brings a 2–2 record and a strong 2.79 ERA into the matchup, showcasing impressive command and the ability to generate strikeouts with his lively fastball and sweeping curve. Opposing him will be Colorado’s Ryan Feltner, a right-hander with a 0–1 record and a 3.86 ERA, who has pitched better than his record suggests but faces the monumental task of slowing down a Reds team that has been effective at putting early pressure on starters. Offensively, the Reds have been anchored by Gavin Lux, who leads the team with a .316 batting average, and dynamic young star Elly De La Cruz, who adds excitement and production with a .429 slugging percentage and game-changing speed.

The Rockies, on the other hand, continue to struggle to find consistency at the plate, averaging just 3.21 runs per game—ranking 28th in MLB—with Brenton Doyle providing one of the few bright spots, hitting .300 but receiving little consistent support around him. Colorado’s pitching has also been a major concern, as the team’s collective ERA sits at 5.07, near the bottom of the league, and injuries to key players like Kris Bryant and Ezequiel Tovar have further sapped both the lineup and defensive depth. Recent betting trends heavily favor Cincinnati’s early success, with the Reds hitting the first five innings (F5) run line in 11 of their last 15 games and also cashing the F5 moneyline in 10 of their last 14, suggesting another fast start could be key to sealing a series win. Meanwhile, the Rockies have trended under in 15 of their last 24 games, often struggling to mount consistent offense even in the hitter-friendly confines of Coors Field. For Cincinnati, the formula will likely focus on Lodolo setting the tone early, Lux and De La Cruz igniting the offense, and the bullpen protecting any lead built through the first half of the game. For Colorado, the path to victory will require Feltner to pitch deep into the game, limiting base runners and hoping the offense can capitalize on any mistakes Lodolo makes, particularly by creating big innings in a park where runs can pile up quickly. With both teams hungry to finish the series on a positive note but trending in opposite directions, Sunday’s contest offers Cincinnati a prime opportunity to assert their superior form and build momentum heading into May, while Colorado faces another uphill battle to simply stop the bleeding and salvage something from a brutal homestand.