The Colorado Rockies visit the Cincinnati Reds on September 2nd in a matchup between two teams well below .500 and out of playoff contention. Both clubs are primarily focused on avoiding last place in their respective divisions.

Colorado Rockies Analysis:

• Coming off tough series against NL East powers (Braves and Mets)
• Kyle Freeland (7-9, 4.88 ERA) starts
• Freeland has allowed 17 HRs in 142 innings
• Road record of 3-5 this season
• Missing Kris Bryant (10-day IL)

Cincinnati Reds Analysis:

• Lost 3 of last 4 games
• Recently dropped 2 of 3 to Cardinals, including a 13-4 loss
• Luis Cessa (3-2, 5.36 ERA) takes the mound
• Currently 2.5 games ahead of Pirates in standings
• Missing Mike Moustakas and Albert Almora Jr.

Key Factors:

• Starting pitching matchup crucial as both starters have struggled
• Both teams facing more evenly matched competition
• Injuries impacting both lineups
• Neither team has shown consistent form recently

This matchup presents an opportunity for both struggling teams to gain momentum against more comparable competition, with starting pitching likely to be the determining factor.

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