San Francisco Giants vs Colorado Rockies Picks and Prediction for Saturday July 4 2026
Use Code WWWC On Saturday, the San Francisco Giants (36–50) head to Denver to take on the Colorado Rockies (35–53) at Coors Field. It’s a Fourth of July weekend showdown between two NL West rivals who have both struggled this season and are currently stuck near the bottom of the division. Despite the rough records, they’ll be looking to use this holiday matchup as a chance to build some momentum. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
San Francisco vs. Colorado Game Information
- July 4, 2026
- 8:10 PM EST
- Coors Field
- MLB.TV/NBC Sports Bay Area/Rockies.TV/Fubo
Colorado Form & Recent Results
Colorado heads into this matchup riding a two-game winning streak, but the stretch leading up to Friday was a little shakier than it looks at first glance. Before putting together these back-to-back wins, the Rockies had lost three of their last five games, including two frustrating losses at home to the Marlins and another defeat on the road against the Twins in Minneapolis. That inconsistency has been a theme lately, with Colorado showing flashes of explosive offense but still struggling to string together steady results from series to series.
The Rockies did show their upside in a huge 14–4 win over Miami at home on Thursday, when the bats came alive from the very beginning. Right fielder Jake McCarthy had a standout performance, going 2-for-4 with a homer, three runs scored, and four RBI, helping power an offense that piled up 14 total hits, two home runs, and 23 total bases. On the mound, starter Michael Lorenzen had a tougher time finding the zone, lasting four and a third innings while giving up four earned runs on four hits, issuing six walks, and striking out one. Over the full season, Hunter Goodman has been one of Colorado’s biggest threats, leading the team in home runs at 27 and RBI at 50, while Mickey Moniak sits next with 15 homers. Troy Johnston has been their most consistent hitter for average, leading the club at .315. Even with Thursday’s offensive outburst, the Rockies have still been giving up plenty of runs lately, as they've allowed an average of 6.8 runs per game over their last five, so they’ll be focused on tightening things up when they host the Giants on Saturday.
San Francisco Form & Recent Results
San Francisco comes into this matchup carrying a little momentum, riding a one-game winning streak and going 3–2 over their last five games heading into Friday night’s series opener against Colorado. During that stretch, they picked up a quality road win in Phoenix against the Diamondbacks and then took care of business at home with two wins over the Braves, showing they can handle different environments and opponents. Overall, the Giants have been playing fairly steady baseball lately, and they’ll try to build on that consistency as they head into a tough divisional setting in Denver.
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Their most recent highlight was Wednesday’s 6–4 win over Arizona, a game where a few key players stood out. Right fielder Heliot Ramos had a strong night at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI, giving the Giants an early spark and helping them stay in control offensively. On the mound, Trevor McDonald was excellent, working six innings while allowing just one hit and zero earned runs, with no walks and five strikeouts, exactly the kind of efficient start that can set the tone for a road win. San Francisco’s offense backed that up with 11 total hits, two homers, and 19 total bases. Looking at the season as a whole, Casey Schmitt has been their top home-run threat with 16, while Rafael Devers is close behind with 15 and also leads the team in RBI with 44. Luis Arraez has been the most consistent pure hitter, leading the Giants with a .326 batting average. Over the last five games they’re averaging about four runs, and they’ll be aiming to turn that into a statement win against their division rivals, the Rockies, on Saturday night in Denver.
Key Stats
- San Francisco’s Casey Schmitt this season: 16 HRs, 43 RBI, .278 AVG
- Colorado’s Hunter Goodman this season: 27 HRs, 50 RBI, .243 AVG
San Francisco vs. Colorado Picks and Prediction
The Giants have found themselves in a spot they were hoping to avoid, hovering just a few games above last place in the NL West. And the team right behind them, the Rockies, isn’t just trying to keep pace, Colorado is looking to close the gap and potentially leapfrog San Francisco to climb out of the division cellar. On the mound, the Giants will turn to Robbie Ray, who’s been fairly steady this season with a 7–6 record and a 3.39 ERA. The Rockies will counter with Tomoyuki Sugano, who’s had some success in terms of wins at 8–4, but his 4.80 ERA suggests he’s had a tougher time keeping runs off the board. Final Score Prediction, San Francisco Giants win 5-1.
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