Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies Picks and Predictions May 20th 2025

Phillies vs Rockies

The Philadelphia Phillies visit Coors Field to face the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:10 PM MT. Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking near 72°F and cooling to around 50°F by first pitch.

Phillies’ Resilience Continues

Despite losing closer José Alvarado to an 80-game suspension, Philadelphia has rattled off four straight victories. Monday’s 9–3 win featured balanced contributions, with robust run support easing pressure on a bullpen in flux and showcasing the lineup’s depth.

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Starting Pitchers

Left-hander Jesús Luzardo (4-0, 2.00 ERA) seeks his fifth quality outing of the season. He’s averaged six innings per start but owns a bloated 12.15 ERA in Denver. Opposing him is Antonio Senzatela (1-7, 6.39 ERA), who hurled 5 ⅓ innings of one-run ball in his lone April road start versus Philly.

Rockies’ Fight Despite Struggles

Colorado remains mired in the modern-era worst start (8–37) yet has been competitive under interim manager Warren Schaeffer. Rookie Jordan Beck’s move to leadoff paid off—he’s 4-for-9 with two homers over the last two games and adds spark atop the lineup.

X-Factors and Strategy

With Alvarado sidelined, Rob Thomson’s bullpen management will be critical; look for high-leverage roles to fall to Ian Kennedy and José Ruiz. At altitude, watch for extra-base hits—both starters must navigate Coors Field’s hitter-friendly confines. The Rockies’ ability to string hits together will test that bullpen.

Our MLB Predictions

Backing the Phillies to extend their win streak makes sense given Luzardo’s consistency and Senzatela’s road struggles. For alternate action, consider the under on total runs—Luzardo’s strikeout ability and Philadelphia’s bullpen resilience suggest a controlled contest.