July 20th 2024.
On Friday at Coors Field, Jake Cave's impressive performance helped the Rockies secure a comeback win against the Giants. As a veteran outfielder on a one-year contract for a team in transition, Cave proved to be a valuable asset once again in the first game after the All-Star break. He not only scored the tying run in the seventh inning with a pinch-hit double, but also hit a three-run homer in the next inning to seal the victory against Chatfield alum Tyler Rogers.
Cave's clutch hits, along with a homer from the hot-hitting Brenton Doyle, made up for a slow start by the Rockies' offense. The game started with the Giants taking an early lead in the second inning, with Thairo Estrada hitting a two-out triple to left field. Despite Sean Bouchard's attempt to catch the ball, it rolled under his glove and resulted in two runs for the visitors. The Giants added another run in the third inning with Patrick Bailey's RBI groundout.
Meanwhile, the Rockies struggled to get anything going against rookie pitcher Kyle Harrison, managing just one hit in the first five innings. Harrison struck out six batters and the Rockies were unable to capitalize on four walks. It wasn't until the sixth inning, when Cal Quantril finished his quality start, that the Rockies' offense finally came to life against right-hander Randy Rodriguez.
Elias Diaz was hit by a pitch and was initially hesitant to leave the batter's box, but manager Bud Black encouraged him to take his base. Then, Brenton Doyle continued his impressive performance from before the All-Star break by hitting a 434-foot homer into the left-field seats, bringing the Rockies within one run of the Giants.
In the seventh inning, things got tense as Tyler Kinley struggled and the Giants loaded the bases with two hits and a walk. But southpaw Jalen Beeks came in and struck out Michael Conforto to end the inning. The Rockies then tied the game in the bottom of the inning thanks to Cave's double and a couple of errors by the Giants.
The game remained tied until the eighth inning, when Brendan Rodgers and Michael Toglia hit a single and a double off submariner Tyler Rogers. This set the stage for Jake Cave's 410-foot blast to right center, giving the Rockies a two-run lead. As he rounded the bases, Cave celebrated his homer by pointing and yelling to his teammates in the dugout. After Rogers was replaced, Ezequiel Tovar added to the lead with a homer down the left field line, his third in the last two games.
The Giants were unable to mount a comeback in the ninth inning, as Victor Vodnik retired them in order to secure the win for the Rockies. It was a well-deserved victory for the team, and fans can expect more exciting games in the future. Want to stay updated on all things Rockies? Sign up for the Rockies Insider for in-depth analysis and news.
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