It’s the Cincinnati Reds versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- TV Channels: MLB Cincinnati Reds, MLB Colorado Rockies
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies on July 17, 2026
You can watch the Colorado Rockies take on the Cincinnati Reds live on DIRECTV on MLB Cincinnati Reds and MLB Colorado Rockies on July 17, 2026 at 8:40 PM ET.
Cincinnati Reds (43-52) at Colorado Rockies (39-59) — Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (43-52) travel to Coors Field to face the Colorado Rockies (39-59) on July 17, 2026. Colorado’s pitching staff carries a bloated 5.44 team ERA into the game, a full run higher than Cincinnati’s 4.52 mark, even as the Rockies’ .255 team average outhits the Reds’ .230. Elly De La Cruz anchors the Cincinnati lineup at shortstop, hitting .274 with a .347 on-base percentage and a .492 slugging mark, while first baseman Sal Stewart supplies pop from the other corner of the infield with 19 home runs and 65 RBIs.
On the home side, center fielder Jake McCarthy has been steady all year, hitting .301 with a .516 slugging percentage and 53 RBIs of his own. Behind him, catcher Hunter Goodman brings serious thump to the middle of the Colorado order, already up to 27 home runs and 51 RBIs. On the Reds’ side, left fielder JJ Bleday has quietly complemented Stewart with a .496 slugging percentage, 16 home runs and 43 RBIs. Both clubs are buried in the standings, with Cincinnati sitting 17 games back in the National League and Colorado a distant 22.5 games behind.
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MLB Cincinnati Reds, MLB Colorado Rockies
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What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies Game Today?
The Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies game starts at 8:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies?
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
Cincinnati Reds games air on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661) on DIRECTV.
Colorado Rockies Channel on DIRECTV
Colorado Rockies games air on MLB Colorado Rockies (Channel 683) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. The switch-hitting shortstop is hitting .274 with a .347 on-base percentage this season, pairing contact and patience from the top of the Reds’ lineup. His .492 slugging percentage gives Cincinnati a blend of speed and power up the middle of the infield.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Stewart has emerged as a steady source of thump at first base, already up to 19 home runs and 65 RBIs on the year. He’s hitting .256 in the process, giving Cincinnati a middle-of-the-order bat that shows up in the box score even when the average cools off.
JJ Bleday — LF. The left fielder has quietly built one of Cincinnati’s more well-rounded offensive lines, hitting .242 with 16 home runs, 43 RBIs and a .350 on-base percentage. His .496 slugging mark adds an extra-base threat lower in the order.
Colorado Rockies
Jake McCarthy — CF. McCarthy has been Colorado’s steadiest bat all season, hitting .301 with a .347 on-base percentage and a .516 slugging mark from center field. He’s also driven in 53 runs, giving the Rockies production from the top of the order.
Hunter Goodman — C. The Rockies catcher supplies power from behind the plate, already at 27 home runs and 51 RBIs this season. He’s hitting .254, a profile built around damage over average.
TJ Rumfield — 1B. Rumfield rounds out Colorado’s lineup with a .296 average and a .380 on-base percentage, giving the Rockies a contact-oriented complement to Goodman’s power bat. He’s added 12 home runs and 47 RBIs this season, a well-rounded line for a corner infielder.
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