June 30th 2024.
In a thrilling 14-inning game, the Colorado Rockies showed great determination and resilience as they battled their way to a 5-4 victory against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon at Guarantee Rate Field.
It was a true team effort as the Rockies manufactured the winning run in the 14th inning. Sam Hilliard's sacrifice bunt moved Ryan McMahon into scoring position at third base, and then Michael Toglia's sacrifice fly brought McMahon home for the winning run. The Rockies' lefty reliever, Jalen Beeks, also played a crucial role by keeping the White Sox from scoring in the bottom of the inning.
Despite only getting six hits and striking out 21 times, the Rockies were able to overcome their struggles at the plate and their 2 for 17 record with runners in scoring position. This was largely due to some impressive defensive plays from center fielder Brenton Doyle, left fielder Nolan Jones, shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, and third baseman Ryan McMahon. Without their web gems, the Rockies may not have been able to escape Chicago with a victory in the three-game series.
The game lasted 3 hours and 25 minutes, but long before the final decision, the Rockies' starting pitcher, lefty Kyle Freeland, had already given them a solid 6 2/3 innings of work. He only made one big mistake in the fourth inning when he threw a misplaced slider to Andrew Vaughn, who hit a home run to put the White Sox on the scoreboard.
In the sixth inning, Freeland faced some challenges as the White Sox managed to get some solid singles from Vaughn and Eloy Jimenez. However, Freeland's defense came to his rescue as Doyle made an incredible diving catch and Jones caught a sinking liner from Paul DeJong.
The game was tied 2-2 in the seventh when Freeland faltered and allowed the White Sox to score. But the Rockies didn't let this setback discourage them. They took a 2-0 lead in the second inning by putting together some quality at-bats, something they haven't been able to do often on the road this season. McMahon and Elias Diaz both singled and then advanced on a balk by White Sox starter Garrett Crochet. Diaz scored on Toglia's single, and then Hunter Goodman's sacrifice fly brought home McMahon for the second run.
The Rockies' catcher, Elias Diaz, was clearly in high spirits as he celebrated his run with a big smile on his face. And the team's determination and resilience paid off as they were able to end their five-game losing streak and bring home a much-needed win. To stay updated on all things Rockies, make sure to sign up for the Rockies Insider for all your MLB analysis.
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