September 29th 2024.
It's been a rough road for the Colorado Rockies lately. After an impressive 30-year stretch without losing 100 games in a season, they have now experienced back-to-back seasons with triple-digit losses. However, there is a silver lining as they can at least take solace in the fact that they are not the White Sox.
Their most recent loss came at the hands of the dominant Dodgers, who crushed them with a final score of 13-2 in front of a sold-out crowd of over 48,000 fans at Coors Field. This loss marked their 100th of the season, a painful milestone that included several notable moments. These included three-run homers from both Kike and Toescar Hernandez of the Dodgers, as well as a total of 18 hits for the team, including four doubles.
Superstar Shohei Ohtani also made his mark in the game, going 2-for-5 and continuing his pursuit of a rare triple crown as the season comes to a close. Ohtani, who has already secured both the home run and RBI titles, is currently hitting .310, just slightly behind San Diego's Luis Arraez who sits at .314. The Rockies' pitchers also struggled, issuing a total of nine walks, four of which came from starter Antonio Senzatela in just 4 1/3 innings. Two of these walks were leadoff walks to Will Smith and Ohtani, both of whom ended up scoring. To make matters worse, reliever Jake Bird hit two batters in the ninth inning, leading to four more runs for the Dodgers.
Last season, the Rockies lost a staggering 103 games, and this year's expectations were not much higher. While there is hope for the future with young players on the team and promising prospects waiting for their chance, the present is undeniably bleak. It was almost poetic that the talented Dodgers, who have dominated the Rockies with an 8-3 record this season, were the ones to put them in the triple-digit loss column once again. In fact, the Dodgers have an impressive overall record of 315-212 against the Rockies.
Despite the struggles of the team, Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar continues to shine and has even been touted by manager Bud Black as a potential Gold Glove winner. Tovar showed his worth in this game by hitting a solo home run in the third inning, his team-leading 26th of the season. He also had two singles, one in the first inning that resulted in the Rockies' only run of the game, and one in the ninth to bring his average up to .270.
For those keeping up with Rockies news, it's been a tough season. Kris Bryant recently stated that "it's been terrible" for the team, while Charlie Blackmon has been more than just his iconic beard and walk-up song. Meanwhile, Ohtani's impressive performance in this game, along with his overall stats, has solidified his place as a top player in the league. And when comparing Blackmon's career to other Rockies greats, his numbers don't disappoint. Let's also not forget the impact of Blackmon's walk-up song, "Your Love," which has become an anthem for both fans and the team. Want to stay updated on all things Rockies? Be sure to sign up for the Rockies Insider for the latest MLB analysis.
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