July 3rd 2024.
The Colorado Rockies were close to achieving an elusive three-game winning streak, but unfortunately, their bullpen had other plans. In a disappointing turn of events, relief pitchers Nick Mears and Justin Lawrence gave up two runs in the ninth inning, causing the Rockies to lose to the Brewers 4-3 on Tuesday night at Coors Field.
Despite a solid performance from starting pitcher Ryan Feltner and a strong offensive showing from Brenton Doyle, who hit a home run and had an RBI double, the Rockies were unable to hold on to their lead. The Brewers took an early lead in the second inning with an RBI single from Sal Frelick, but the Rockies quickly responded with Doyle's homer and a sacrifice fly from Michael Toglia in the bottom of the inning.
The game then turned into a pitcher's duel, with Feltner and former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel both putting up impressive numbers. However, the Brewers were able to tie the game in the seventh inning off Ty Blach, taking advantage of a fielding error by Hunter Goodman. But the Rockies' defense came through with a strong play, as Nolan Jones threw out a runner at home plate to keep the game tied.
In the eighth inning, it seemed like the Rockies were on track for a win when Doyle hit his second homer of the night off left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson. However, the Brewers weren't ready to give up just yet. In the ninth inning, they loaded the bases and tied the game with a sacrifice fly from Willy Adames. Then, with the bases still loaded, Justin Lawrence hit Rhys Hoskins with a pitch, giving the Brewers a one-run lead.
Despite a valiant effort from the Rockies, including a two-out single from Ryan McMahon in the ninth, they were unable to come back and fell to the Brewers for the second night in a row. This loss brings their record in one-run games this season to 12-12 and marks the first time since mid-May that they have won three games in a row.
In other news, right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela continues to make progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery. Outfielder Jordan Beck, who has been out for over a month with a fractured hand, is also making strides in his recovery. And Kris Bryant, who has been dealing with rib and oblique injuries, is slowly working his way back to the field.
The pitching matchup for Wednesday's game will feature Brewers right-hander Colin Rea against Rockies right-hander Dakota Hudson. Rea has been pitching well for Milwaukee, with a 3.25 ERA in June, while Hudson has struggled this season, with an 8.58 ERA in eight starts at Coors Field.
Looking ahead, the Rockies will face off against the Royals in a three-game series starting on Thursday. The pitching matchups for that series will be Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers against Rockies right-hander Cal Quantrill on Thursday, Royals left-hander Cole Ragans against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland on Friday, and Royals right-hander Seth Lugo against Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber on Saturday.
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