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Tigers and Rockies Set for Doubleheader After Extra-Inning Thriller

Detroit aims to extend its strong start to the season as Colorado endures its third weather-related doubleheader of 2025.

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Apr 30, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chase Dollander (32) pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Tigers and Rockies will play a traditional doubleheader today at Coors Field, with Game 1 starting at 1:10 p.m. MT and Game 2 approximately 30 minutes after its conclusion.
  • Detroit's Casey Mize (5-1, 2.70 ERA) will face Colorado's Kyle Freeland (0-4, 5.70 ERA) in Game 1, while Tanner Gordon starts Game 2 for the Rockies against an undecided Tigers pitcher.
  • The doubleheader was scheduled after Tuesday's series opener was postponed due to heavy rain, marking Colorado’s third weather-related doubleheader this season.
  • Detroit rallied for an 8-6, 10-inning win over Colorado in Wednesday's rescheduled opener, improving to 23-13 on the season and maintaining its lead in the AL Central.
  • The Rockies, now 6-29, continue to struggle with pitching and fielding issues, while Detroit has adjusted its rotation to accommodate prospect Jackson Jobe’s development.