Colorado Rockies game no. 26 thread: Matt Waldron vs Ryan Feltner

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The Colorado Rockies face the San Diego Padres today, with Ryan Feltner starting against Matt Waldron. The Rockies are aiming for their second consecutive win after a strong performance against the Padres.

Key points

Ryan Feltner starts for the Rockies against the Padres.
Rockies aim for a series win after beating the Padres.
Matt Waldron is making his second start of the season.

Colorado RockiesSan Diego PadresRyan FeltnerMatt Waldron

DENVER, CO - APRIL 18: Starting pitcher Ryan Feltner #18 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on April 18, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images Compared to last season, the Colorado Rockies continue to find themselves in unfamiliar territory.The Rockies may still be below .500 but are playing largely competent, competitive baseball. Bolstered by what has been a surprisingly strong pitching core—both from starters and in the bullpen—and the occasional outburst of offense, the Rockies successfully earned their tenth win of the season last night against the San Diego Padres in one of their most complete ballgames of the young season. For comparison, the Rockies lost 50 games last season before earning their 10th victory on June 2nd, 2025. Now the Rockies aim to finish their homestand strong with an opportunity for a series win against the Padres this afternoon. Right-handed pitcher Ryan Feltner will be tasked with leading the effort. Feltner has had a bumpy start to his 2026 campaign. His last start against the Padres in San Diego didn’t go as planned and he carries a 6.00 ERA into this afternoon’s game. However, he turned in a solid performance his last time out against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 5.2 innings he held the Dodgers to three runs—two earned—on five hits and a walk with five strikeouts on the way to a Rockies victory. Making the start for the Swingin’ Friars is the right-handed , who will be making his second appearance of the season. Waldron struggled last week against the in his first start of the season. In 3.2 innings he gave up six earned runs on eight hits—including a home run—and a walk with four strikeouts. He has a career 4.67 ERA through three starts and 17.1 innings against the Rockies entering today’s game. What makes Waldron unique is his arsenal. His primary pitch is a high 70s to low 80s knuckleball. He backs that up with a sweeper, a four-seam fastball, a sinker, an the occasional cutter. **First Pitch:** 1:0 pm MDT **TV:** Rockies TV **Radio:** KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish) **Padres SB Nation site:** **Lineups:**

Q&A

What is Ryan Feltner's current ERA and performance history?

Ryan Feltner has a 6.00 ERA this season and recently had a solid outing against the Dodgers, allowing two earned runs in 5.2 innings.

How did the Colorado Rockies perform compared to last season?

The Rockies have earned their tenth win of the season earlier this year compared to last season when they reached this milestone on June 2nd after losing 50 games.

What pitching style does Matt Waldron use?

Matt Waldron primarily throws a knuckleball in the high 70s to low 80s range, complemented by a sweeper, four-seam fastball, sinker, and occasional cutter.

Colorado Rockies game no. 26 thread: Matt Waldron vs Ryan Feltner

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