The May 22, 2025 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field concludes a lopsided four-game series in which the Phillies have thoroughly dominated every facet of play. Philadelphia, now 31–18, is riding a six-game winning streak and enters this finale with the confidence and swagger of a team that’s hitting its stride both offensively and on the mound. In Game 3, the Phillies blasted their way to a 9–5 win behind back-to-back home runs from Trea Turner and Bryce Harper, with J.T. Realmuto joining the long-ball party and Taijuan Walker giving them five innings of three-run ball. Their offense has averaged well over five runs per game during the streak, and they’ve shown no signs of slowing down in the hitter-friendly confines of Coors Field. The Phillies’ lineup is firing on all cylinders, with Turner providing elite contact and speed, Harper crushing fastballs, and supporting hitters like Realmuto and Alec Bohm producing with runners in scoring position. Despite losing setup man José Alvarado to suspension, Philadelphia’s bullpen has been dependable, and reports suggest they’re actively targeting veteran David Robertson to bolster their late-inning depth. They’ll enter this finale as heavy favorites, listed at -301 on the moneyline, with the over/under set at 11—appropriate considering the offensive potential and the thin air in Denver. Meanwhile, the Rockies limp into this game with an 8–41 record and no end in sight to their season-long misery.

They’ve lost four straight, including every game in this series, and have surrendered 17 home runs over their last 10 games while posting an alarming 7.31 team ERA. Their offense, batting just .217 as a team, has failed to keep pace despite some isolated performances—Hunter Goodman leads the team with a .285 average and 29 RBIs, but he’s been one of the few bright spots in a dismal lineup. Colorado will send German Márquez to the mound in this finale, though his 1–6 record and 8.78 ERA give little reason for optimism. Márquez has historically struggled with consistency and home run suppression, and the matchup against a red-hot Phillies lineup is a daunting one. Making matters worse, the Rockies are dealing with a wave of injuries, with Kris Bryant and Austin Gomber both sidelined and the bullpen stretched thin by frequent short outings from the rotation. From a betting standpoint, the Rockies are just 16–32 against the spread this season, and the total has gone over in each of their last seven home games, signaling a pattern of high-scoring contests with little defensive resistance. The Phillies are in prime position to complete the sweep and keep climbing the National League standings, while the Rockies are simply hoping to show signs of competitiveness and avoid further embarrassment. Unless Márquez can deliver a rare gem and the Colorado bats suddenly wake up, this game appears poised to end as the previous three did—with Philadelphia controlling the pace and adding another win to their increasingly impressive early-season resume.