The Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies conclude their series on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with a doubleheader at Coors Field, where Detroit looks to solidify its dominance over one of the National League’s weakest clubs. Entering the day with a 22–13 record, the Tigers have surged to the top of the American League, boasting one of the best run differentials and most consistent pitching staffs in baseball. Detroit has been a well-rounded team, averaging just over five runs per game while limiting opponents to a 3.38 ERA thanks to a deep rotation and a bullpen that has closed out tight contests with confidence. Offensively, the Tigers have relied on a combination of timely hitting and depth, with emerging contributors like Zach McKinstry providing key moments—he’s hit the “hits over” in 12 of his last 15 games, exemplifying the lineup’s ability to grind out at-bats. Their ability to cover the spread has also made them one of the most profitable ATS teams in MLB this season, going 15–4 over their last 19 games, and they’ve regularly exceeded their team total, hitting the over in 23 of their last 34 games. On the other side, the Colorado Rockies continue to spiral, entering the twin bill with a brutal 6–28 record and very few signs of life. Colorado’s team ERA of 5.50 and a subpar offense that averages just over three runs per game has turned every contest into an uphill climb, particularly at home where even the altitude advantage hasn’t helped mask their defensive and pitching deficiencies.

The Rockies are 7–15 ATS over their last 22 games and have repeatedly failed to generate offense even in hitter-friendly conditions, hitting their team total under in 17 of their last 27 matchups. Their bullpen has struggled with command and inherited runners, and the starting rotation has been unable to pitch deep into games, compounding issues for a roster already short on high-end talent. As the doubleheader looms, the Rockies must deliver one of their most complete efforts of the year just to avoid being swept in back-to-back games. Detroit’s approach will be to lean on its superior starting pitching, take advantage of favorable matchups against Colorado’s vulnerable arms, and continue to pile up runs early to put the game out of reach. If the Tigers can get a quality start in each leg of the doubleheader and play their typically clean defense, they should be well-positioned to win both games and return home with another series victory in hand. For Colorado, the focus has to be on building any kind of momentum—be it through a standout pitching performance or an early offensive outburst—to disrupt Detroit’s rhythm and salvage something from a season that already appears to be slipping away. With Detroit playing as one of the most complete teams in baseball and the Rockies ranking near the bottom in nearly every statistical category, Thursday’s doubleheader is heavily tilted toward the Tigers unless Colorado can pull off a rare reversal of form.