July 13th 2024.
The Colorado Rockies put up a good fight against the New York Mets in an intense game on Friday night. Despite being down by five runs after five innings, the Rockies didn't give up and made a comeback in the seventh and eighth innings with homers from Brendan Rodgers, Charlie Blackmon, and Brenton Doyle. However, their efforts fell just short as they lost 7-6 to the Mets.
It was a disappointing loss for the Rockies, who now have a record of 33-62 for the season. Their struggles on the mound continued with Tanner Gordon giving up six runs in just three-plus innings. This marks the fifth time in their last six games that the Rockies have allowed six or more runs. On the other hand, the Mets had a strong offensive performance, hitting five home runs in the game.
Despite the Rockies' efforts to catch up, they couldn't quite make it happen. Ezequiel Tovar struck out in the ninth inning with the tying runner on second base, sealing the win for the Mets. It was a tough blow for the Rockies, who have been struggling on their current road trip, with only one win out of five games.
The Mets, on the other hand, have been on a winning streak, with six wins out of their last seven games. In this game, they were led by Sean Manaea, who pitched seven strong innings and handed a 7-3 lead to the bullpen. The Mets' offense was also on fire, with five different players hitting home runs, including two from Jose Iglesias.
The game was filled with exciting moments, including a diving catch by Iglesias at third base and a close finish in the ninth inning. Despite a shaky start from the Mets' bullpen, Edwin Diaz was able to shut the door and secure his 10th save of the season.
In the end, the Mets came out on top, improving their record to 24-10 since June 2. On the other hand, the Rockies will have to regroup and find a way to turn things around on their road trip.
In terms of injuries, the Rockies got some good news with the return of Germán Márquez, who is scheduled to start on Sunday after recovering from Tommy John surgery. Kris Bryant is also making progress and is expected to start a minor league rehab assignment after the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Sean Reid-Foley and Shintaro Fujinami are both making progress and could return to the Mets' lineup soon.
Looking ahead, the pitching matchup for Saturday's game will be between Rockies' Ryan Feltner and Mets' Christian Scott. Feltner has been improving and has pitched at least five innings in his last six starts. However, he has struggled against the Mets in the past, with a 7.88 ERA in two starts. On the other hand, Scott has only made one start in the majors, but it was an impressive one, as he allowed just one run in 6 2/3 innings.
After Sunday's game, the Rockies will have a break for the All-Star game before returning to action on Monday. It's been a tough season for the Rockies so far, but they will have the opportunity to regroup and come back stronger in the second half of the season. As always, stay tuned for all the latest Rockies news and analysis by signing up for the Rockies Insider.
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