San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies begin series as Giants grapple with slump

Colorado Rockies are coming off a five‑game losing streak, having lost eight of nine before traveling to Denver to open a three‑game series against the San Francisco Giants. Rockies will start right‑hander Michael Lorenzen (2‑7, 7.21 ERA) against Giants left‑hander Logan Webb (2‑4, 5.06 ERA), who is returning after a rehab stint for right‑knee bursitis and previously dominated Colorado pitchers with an 11‑3 record against them.

The Giants have also been struggling, recently swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 3‑2 loss that featured a costly baserunning error by shortstop Willy Adames, who was tagged out at home after a mis‑communication with third‑base coach Hector Borg. Manager Tony Vitello criticized the team's self‑inflicted mistakes and noted the club is 12 games below .500, tied for the worst record in the National League.

Both clubs hope the upcoming series will halt their declines. Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer highlighted the importance of avoiding blowout losses like the recent 24‑10 defeat by the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Vitello emphasized the need for the Giants to stay disciplined and avoid further “digging themselves in a hole” as they head to Coors Field.