Colorado Rockies game no. 40 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Aaron Nola

TL;DR

The Colorado Rockies face the Philadelphia Phillies with Kyle Freeland pitching against Aaron Nola. Both pitchers have had inconsistent seasons, with Freeland at 1-3 and Nola at 2-3, as they meet for the second time this weekend.

Key points

Kyle Freeland has a 1-3 record and 5.04 ERA.
Aaron Nola is 2-3 with a 5.06 ERA.
Both pitchers have shown inconsistency this season.

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DENVER, CO - MAY 3: Starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #21 of the Colorado Rockies delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on May 3, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well, that was quite the way to open the series. The Colorado Rockies survived another blown lead to manage an exciting extra-inning win against the Philadelphia Phillies last night. Colorado carries a two-game winning streak into the matchup, as the teams meet for the second time this weekend and the fifth time already in this young season. Tonight, Kyle Freeland takes on Aaron Nola. Freeland enters with a 1-3 record in five games started, with a 5.04 ERA, 1.360 WHIP, eight walks, and 24 strikeouts. He’s had an equal mix of very good games and pretty shaky games. In two of his earlier starts, he gave up eight hits and two earned runs in both games combined. On the other side of things, he gave up eight hits and six earned runs in his last game, the 11-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves last Sunday. He’ll aim to bounce back today. Colorado already got a look at Nola in the . As the score might suggest, he dominated the Rockies in that one. While he did give up the lone run, he surrendered just five hits alongside nine strikeouts, controlling the game with a lead in his 6.1 innings pitched. Since then, Nola’s production has fluctuated. He picked up one more win and three losses across five starts since his early season appearance at Coors. His last start (on Monday against the ) was his best of the season. He pitched a scoreless six innings, notching five hits and five strikeouts in a 1-0 win. In his two starts before that, Nola gave up five earned runs in a loss to the and six earned runs on two homers in a loss to the Braves. He currently sits at 2-3 across seven starts, with a 5.06 ERA, 1.446 WHIP, 13 walks, and 40 strikeouts. The Saturday night showdown gives us two pitchers (and honestly, two offenses) that have had a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde season. The two starters boast essentially identical ERAs and a similar mix of ups and downs. If last night is any indication, we’re in for another fun one! **First Pitch:** 4:05 p.m. MDT **TV:** Rockies.TV **Radio:** KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish) **Phillies SB Nation Site:** **Lineups:**

Q&A

What are Kyle Freeland's current stats for the 2026 season?

Kyle Freeland has a 1-3 record, a 5.04 ERA, and 24 strikeouts in five games started this season.

How did Aaron Nola perform in his last game against the Miami Marlins?

Aaron Nola pitched a scoreless six innings against the Miami Marlins, allowing five hits and recording five strikeouts in a 1-0 win.

What time does the Rockies vs. Phillies game start on May 3, 2026?

The game between the Rockies and Phillies starts at 4:05 p.m. MDT.

Colorado Rockies game no. 40 thread: Kyle Freeland vs. Aaron Nola

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