Phillies Aim to Complete Sweep of Rockies

Sunday's matchup features NL East leader vs. struggling NL West club

Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:00pm

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The Philadelphia Phillies (5-3) will look to complete a three-game sweep over the Colorado Rockies (2-6) in their Sunday afternoon matchup. The Phillies have won the first two games of the series by limiting the Rockies' offense.

Why it matters

The Phillies are off to a strong start in the NL East, while the Rockies have struggled early in the NL West. A sweep would give the Phillies a significant boost as they aim to return to the playoffs, while the Rockies would fall further behind in their division.

The details

The Phillies have relied on strong pitching to take the first two games of the series, holding the Rockies to just one run in each contest. The Rockies' offense has sputtered to begin the season, and they'll look to avoid the sweep on Sunday.

  • The series opener was played on Friday, April 3.
  • The second game was on Saturday, April 4.
  • The series finale is scheduled for Sunday, April 5 at 1:10 PM EDT.

The players

Philadelphia Phillies

A professional baseball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a member of the National League East division of Major League Baseball.

Colorado Rockies

A professional baseball team based in Denver, Colorado, and a member of the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“We've got to find a way to get the bats going. It's been a struggle so far, but we're not going to give up.”

— Charlie Blackmon, Rockies Outfielder

What’s next

The Phillies will look to complete the sweep and continue their strong start to the season, while the Rockies will try to avoid being swept and get their offense on track.

The takeaway

This series showcases the early-season contrast between the surging Phillies and the struggling Rockies, with the Phillies in position to further distance themselves from their NL West counterparts with a sweep on Sunday.