It’s no World Baseball Classic championship game, but the Colorado Rockies are back in action this afternoon. The Rockies are putting tires to the road and heading to Goodyear, Arizona for a match-up against a split squad Cincinnati Reds.
Veteran lefty and off-season acquisition Jose Quintana will be making his third start of camp for the Rockies. After a quick single inning taste before the World Baseball Classic and strong work on the mound for Colombia during the tournament, Quintana struggled
in his return to Rockies camp against the Texas Rangers last week. In 3 1/3 innings he allowed five earned runs on four hits and struggled with his command. He walked six batters and hit one, though he also tallied five strikeouts.
Much like his other veteran teammates, it’s difficult to read too much into these performances during the spring. Quintana is likely tinkering with grips and mechanics as we near ever closer to Opening Day and his spot in the rotation is essentially secured.
Starting for the Red Legs is the right-handed Brady Singer, coming off a four inning shutout appearance against the Giants last week. Singer is a high extension pitcher with a one-two punch slider and sweeper combo to back up his low 90s sinker. He also throws a cutter and a four-seam fastball.
First Pitch: 2:05 PM MDT
TV: Reds.tv
Radio: Reds Radio WSAI 1360
Lineups:
Update: Tyler Freeman (back tightness) has been scratched from today’s lineup. Jake McCarthy will start in left field while Cole Carrigg will bat second and play center field.
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