Colorado Rockies game no. 24 thread: Randy Vásquez vs. Jimmy Herget

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies face the San Diego Padres tonight at Coors Field, with Randy Vásquez starting for the Padres and Jimmy Herget for the Rockies. The game begins at 6:40 PM MDT.

Key points

Rockies play Padres at Coors Field
Randy Vásquez has a 2.49 ERA in 21.0 IP
Jimmy Herget has a 1.64 ERA in 11.0 IP
Game starts at 6:40 PM MDT
Padres swept Rockies in previous series

Colorado RockiesSan Diego PadresRandy VásquezJimmy Herget

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Jimmy Herget #44 of the Colorado Rockies pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on April 09, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Tonight, the Colorado Rockies (9-14) welcome the San Diego Padres (15-7) to Coors Field for the first of a three-game stand. As a reminder, the Padres swept the Rockies in four games at Petco Park just over a week ago. Starting for the Padres is Randy Vásquez. This will be his fourth start in 2025. The righty has a 2.49 ERA in 21.0 IP. He’s struck out 25, walked eight, and given up one home run. Vásquez has a 1.29 WHIP. Taking the mound for the Rockies will be RHP Jimmy Herget, who will open the game and turn it over to Chase Dollander. This will be his third stint as an opener in 2026. Currently, Herget has an ERA of 1.64 in 11.0 IP. He’s struck out eight while giving up two walks and no home runs with a 0.91 WHIP. As for Dollander, this will be his sixth appearance of 2026. In 19.0 IP, he’s earned an ERA of 3.32, including 23 strikeouts and six walks. In addition, Dollander has allowed three home runs. And now to the details. **First Pitch:** 6:40 pm MDT **TV:** Rockies TV **Radio:** KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish) **Padres SB Nation site:** Gaslamp Ball **Lineups:** For the visiting Padres:

San Diego Padres Lineup — 21 April 2026 — Laureano, Tatís Jr, Merrill, Machado, Bogaerts, Sheets, Andujar, Fermín, Cronenworth, SP Vásquez And the home Rockies: Colorado Rockies Lineup — 21 April 2026: Julien, Moniak, Goodman, Rumfield, Johnston, Tovar, Karros, Beck, Doyle with Herget starting I realize the Padres have been on a bit of a tear, but when these two teams meet up, anything can happen. Let’s Coors!

Q&A

What are the starting pitchers for the Rockies vs. Padres game?

Randy Vásquez will start for the Padres, while Jimmy Herget will open for the Rockies.

What time does the Rockies vs. Padres game start?

The game starts at 6:40 PM MDT.

What is the current record of the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres?

The Rockies have a record of 9-14, while the Padres are 15-7.