Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins game discussion: Ryan Gusto vs. Michael Lorenzen

The Colorado Rockies enjoyed a well-rounded victory Wednesday night against the Miami Marlins and will now look to secure a series split in today’s finale.

Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.83 ERA) will make the start for the Rockies as he looks to continue the success he found in June. Lorenzen was roughed up in his first outing last month, but seemed to figure some things out and then delivered four solid starts. He has worked at least five innings in each of his last four outings while allowing more than two runs just one time. He has continued to keep walks in check and can get his strikeout stuff working more consistently to keep hitters off balance. In his last start, he allowed two runs on seven hits over 5.2 innings with just one strikeout. Lorenzen has been quite successful against the Marlins in his career, posting a 2.62 ERA over 18 appearances, including seven starts. His first start of 2026 came against the Marlins, where he allowed three runs on seven hits over 4.1 innings of work.

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Ryan Gusto (0-2, 5.06 ERA) will get the nod for the Marlins. Gusto made 27 appearances last season, primarily with the Houston Astros, before getting sent to Miami at the trade deadline. He made just three appearances with the Marlins before being sent down in August, and then got injured when he was recalled near the end of the month. He spent the first two months of 2026 in Triple-A, where he posted a 3.83 ERA in 10 appearances. He was recalled to the big leagues at the start of June, throwing 20.1 innings with a 5.31 ERA over six games, including five starts. He has generally worked into the fifth inning but has yet to complete five innings. He hasn’t given up many hits and can get strikeouts, but he’s been on a shorter leash when starting games. In his last outing, he threw 3.1 shutout innings and allowed just three hits with four strikeouts on 63 pitches.

First Pitch: 1:10 pm MDT

TV: Rockies TV

Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

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