Following a doubleheader in Chicago, the Rockies were in need of a day off. After their rest, they now arrive in the City of Angels to do battle with the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of their three-game set.
Starting for the Rockies will be right fielder Kyle Freeland (4-6, 4.25 ERA). Following his odd — and fun! — appearance in Wednesday night’s victory, the Colorado native will return to his favored position in LA. These late start games can be tough for Rockies fans, but Freeland probably relishes them; in 12 night game starts, he owns a 3.