July 2nd 2024.
The Colorado Rockies were in for a tough game on Monday night against the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, but they weren't going to back down. Despite the pressure, the Rockies managed to come out on top with a thrilling 8-7 win in the 10th inning. It was a much-needed victory for the struggling team, who hadn't won back-to-back games in over a month.
The hero of the night was none other than Jake Cave, who delivered a walk-off single to secure the win for the Rockies. The veteran player seized the opportunity when the Brewers intentionally walked two batters to load the bases and get to him. With his big club in hand, Cave smashed a first-pitch slider from former Rockies prospect Joel Payamps to center field, earning him his first career walk-off hit.
But Cave's game-winning hit was just the cherry on top of a solid offensive performance by the Rockies. Brenton Doyle hit two home runs, including a birthday dinger from Charlie Blackmon, as the team erased multiple comebacks by the Brewers. In fact, Doyle's two-run homer in the second inning off Bryse Wilson gave the Rockies an early 2-0 lead. The young player's bat has been showing great progress in his second year with the team.
The Rockies also showed off some impressive defense, with Nolan Jones making a spectacular throw to catch Brewers catcher Eric Haase trying to stretch a single into a double. Jones' throw was clocked at an impressive 101.3 mph, making it the fastest assist in the majors this year. And speaking of impressive, Blackmon also made a splash on his 38th birthday by drilling a home run off Wilson for the third birthday homer of his career.
The Brewers wouldn't go down without a fight, though, and they managed to take the lead in the fifth inning thanks to a solo homer from William Contreras and an RBI single from Willy Adames. The Rockies quickly responded, with Ryan McMahon and Rodgers driving in runs to regain the lead in the fifth, and Jones adding on with a double in the sixth to make it 6-4.
But as we all know, no lead is ever safe with the Rockies' unpredictable bullpen. The Brewers managed to score three runs in the eighth inning, taking a 7-6 lead. However, Doyle came through once again with a solo home run in the bottom of the inning to tie the game and eventually force extra innings.
In the end, it was rookie Aaron Schunk who scored the winning run for the Rockies in the 10th inning. And while it was a great moment for the team, it was an even more special moment for Schunk, who became the second player in Rockies history to score his first career run in a walk-off, and the first to do so in extra innings.
As the Rockies celebrate their hard-fought victory, they also received some good news on the injury front. Pitcher German Marquez is set to return to the rotation soon after making five successful rehab starts following Tommy John surgery. And while outfielder Kris Bryant is still a ways off from returning, he is starting to ramp up his baseball activities and could potentially join the team after a stint in Triple-A.
Looking ahead, the Rockies will face off against the Brewers again on Tuesday with Ryan Feltner on the mound. The young pitcher has been showing promising signs in his last few outings, and the team is hoping he can continue his success against Milwaukee. The Brewers will counter with veteran Dallas Keuchel, who is looking to bounce back after a rough start in his season debut. It's sure to be another exciting game at Coors Field.
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