After a disappointing loss on Monday, the Colorado Rockies rallied back on Tuesday night with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs to tie up the series. Now, they will turn to a rookie starting pitcher for his second career appearance as they look to snag a series victory.
Sean Sullivan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) takes the mound for the Rockies for the second time. His last start in Las Vegas against the Athletics looked good for three innings before it was cut short. Sullivan had to depart the game because he had been
feeling ill before, during, and after the start. Heat stroke didn’t help matters either. Still, he showed off how effective he can be as a pitcher despite averaging a fastball under 90 mph. While the Cubs have been in a tough place lately, they still have some dangerous hitters who should prove to be another worthwhile challenge for the young lefty.
Javier Assad (4-1, 3.99 ERA) takes the mound for the Cubs. Assad started the year in the rotation for the Cubs but was moved to the bullpen after three mixed starts. He made five relief appearances after that before being optioned to Triple-A in mid-May, where he struggled to a 7.31 ERA over five starts. Assad was recalled to the Cubs on June 6 as a rotation reinforcement and has looked good in his two starts. Since returning, he has thrown 12.1 scoreless innings, having surrendered just four hits and two walks while striking out 10. He has made six appearances, including five starts, against the Rockies in his career, while sporting a 4.94 ERA. His last start against Colorado came in 2025, where he allowed three runs over six innings at Coors Field.
And now to the details.
First Pitch: 6:05 pm MDT
TV: Rockies TV
Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)
SB Nation site: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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