UPDATE [5:58 p.m. MT]
Kevin Roth provided another update.
⚾️☔️ I’m not saying they can’t play with patience, the rain will indeed clear tonight… but as a general rule Late Starting for rain that is still an hour or more away can cause problems and increases PPD threat.
Was hoping for a play/see what happens maybe delay/finish. pic.twitter.com/Ys39g5iWsR
— Kevin Roth (@KevinRothWx) April 23, 2025
So maybe, we’ll see all of the Avs-Stars match.
UPDATE [5:52 p.m. MT]
There are questions in the Royals’ comments asking where the rain is.
Here’s the view of a local meteorologist:
⚾️☔️ KC announced a Late Start, which I do not love. This line to the west of KC is barely moving… and should weaken and dissipate as it approaches the metro.I don’t think it even arrives for 90 mins or more… then it would have to clear…
That could be a v long wait. pic.twitter.com/ToSYDyJV5Q
— Kevin Roth (@KevinRothWx) April 23, 2025
Maybe we’ll get to watch the Avs first?
UPDATE [5:10 p.m. MT]
Tonight’s Colorado Rockies vs. Kansas City Royals game has officially entered a rain delay. We will continue posting here as updates become available.
The start of tonight’s game vs. the Colorado Rockies has been delayed. We will provide an updated first pitch time when it is made available. pic.twitter.com/IaktZBvOVo
— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) April 23, 2025
★ ★ ★
The Rockies are playing more competitively, but they still only have one road win and have dropped to 4-18 on the season.
On the bright side, they have lost four of their last five games by just one run each and six of the seven by fewer than three runs. Tuesday’s game went to 11 innings before the Royals edged Colorado, but the Rockies, led by Germán Márquez, will be back in action looking for their second road win today in Kansas City.
Brenton Doyle returns to the lineup after being on the berevment list. Zac Veen was optioned to Triple-A to make space on the roster.
Márquez (0-3, 8.27 ERA) is coming off his worst start of the season when he couldn’t get out of the first inning on April 16 against the Dodgers. He gave up seven runs on six hits, including homers by Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, with one walk and one strikeout. Not only is Márquez looking for his first win on the year, but the Rockies are looking for their first win when he’s on the mound as well.
Michael Lorenzen (1-3, 4.57 ERA) will be making his fifth start of the season. He’s posted on quality start on the year, but gave up four runs on seven hits in 4 2⁄3 innings against Detroit on April 17. The 33-year-old RHP is in his 11th year in the Major Leagues.
First Pitch: 5:40 p.m. MDT
TV: Rockies.tv
Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)
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