On June 18, the Colorado Rockies (16-57) face off against the Washington Nationals (30-43) at Nationals Park. Recently, the Rockies displayed a power surge, setting a franchise record with seven home runs in a 10-6 victory over the Nationals, marking their third consecutive win while Washington continues to struggle, now on a 10-game losing streak. Rockies pitcher Germán Márquez, despite a rocky season with a 6.62 ERA, has shown flashes of brilliance, and the Nationals will look to Mitchell Parker, who has a 4.84 ERA but struggled in his last outing, allowing six earned runs. The odds favor the Nationals slightly on the moneyline, and with both teams' current form, the over of 9 total runs seems enticing.

As the Rockies (9-45) face the Cubs (33-21) in Chicago, Germán Márquez takes the mound for Colorado against Cade Horton for Chicago. The Cubs have been in strong form, winning 8 of their last 10 home games against the Rockies. With the Rockies struggling, having lost 8 of their last 9 games, this matchup presents a clear favorite in the Cubs.

The odds favor the Cubs heavily, with a moneyline of -327 against the Rockies at +261. The total is set at 8.0 runs, a figure that reflects the expectation of a Cubs offense that has been productive at Wrigley Field. Previous matchups suggest that backing the Cubs on the moneyline could be a wise move, especially given their recent home success and the Rockies' dismal performance.

Today's game features the Arizona Diamondbacks hosting the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field, starting at 5:10 PM. The Diamondbacks will send right-hander Zac Gallen (3-5, 4.59 ERA) to the mound against Rockies ace Germán Márquez (1-6, 8.27 ERA). Gallen is looking to rebound from a recent outing where he allowed four runs on ten hits against the Dodgers, but he boasts an impressive 7-1 record with a 2.59 ERA in 15 career starts versus Colorado.

Márquez, on the other hand, has struggled this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery and has not looked like the dominant pitcher he once was. He has a career 4.38 ERA against the Diamondbacks, which adds to the pressure on him. The matchup promises excitement as the Diamondbacks look to capitalize on the Rockies' current struggles.

Germán Márquez delivered a stellar performance in leading the Colorado Rockies to a 9-3 victory over the San Diego Padres, putting an end to an eight-game losing streak. The right-hander pitched seven innings, allowing only one run on three hits, achieving a feat after struggling with a previous record of 0-6. The Rockies also saw a remarkable outing from Hunter Goodman, who nearly hit for the cycle, showcasing a three-run homer and a two-run triple. This win is particularly significant as it helps the Rockies escape a historically poor start to the season, improving to 7-33.

The Rockies are gearing up for a six-game road trip at Texas, hoping to build on this much-needed momentum. This victory marks a crucial turning point for a team that had faced heavy criticism and poor performances before this win.

In a thrilling matchup at Oracle Park, the Texas Rangers fell to the San Francisco Giants with a heartbreaking 3-2 walkoff loss, marked by two critical errors. Luke Jackson misplayed a grounder from Heliot Ramos, and a subsequent throw by Jake Burger led to further chaos, allowing Ramos to score the winning run. Jack Leiter, returning from the injured list, faced struggles early on, throwing 37 pitches in the first inning but limited the damage to just one run before exiting in the fourth.

Joc Pederson shone at the plate, contributing a double and a triple, both with two strikes. The Rangers managed nine hits with two strikes, showcasing resilience despite the defeat. Unfortunately, Josh Jung's day ended prematurely due to a lacerated finger, a significant blow to the Rangers' lineup as they navigate the season.