July 7th 2024.
It was a bittersweet day for Tanner Gordon as he made his highly-anticipated debut in the MLB. Despite nearly pulling off a storybook performance, the Colorado Rockies still suffered a tough loss to the Kansas City Royals on a dreary Sunday afternoon at Coors Field. The game ended with a final score of 10-1 in favor of the Royals, thanks in large part to the impressive pitching of Brady Singer.
Gordon, who is only 26 years old, had a solid start to the game by pounding the strike zone and working efficiently. However, he ultimately gave up five runs on eight hits in 6 and 1/3 innings, reminding us of the challenging task of pitching at Coors Field. The Royals were able to do most of their damage in the second inning, with Maikel Garcia hitting a three-run homer off of Gordon's changeup.
Despite this tough inning, Gordon bounced back and delivered a nearly flawless performance for the rest of the game. He only allowed two singles and no walks, with a total of four strikeouts. Unfortunately, he ran out of steam in the seventh inning and was replaced after giving up a solo home run and a bunt single.
On the other side, Singer, a first-round pick by the Royals in 2018, was in top form for most of the game. He only allowed one run on six hits in 6 and 2/3 innings before also running out of gas in the seventh. The Rockies had a few opportunities to score early on, but Singer was able to work out of any potential rallies.
The Rockies also made a roster move before the game, adding Gordon to the 40-man roster and designating Dakota Hudson for assignment. Hudson had struggled in his 17 starts this season, with a 2-12 record and a 5.84 ERA. Gordon, who was acquired from Atlanta last July, had a 6.15 ERA in seven starts for the Albuquerque team before getting called up.
Despite the disappointing loss, there were a few bright spots for the Rockies. Nolan Jones and Aaron Schunk both had solid performances at the plate, with Jones driving in the only run for the team and Schunk just missing a potential home run in the seventh inning. However, the Royals were able to capitalize on the struggling Rockies bullpen and secure their victory with a three-run homer in the ninth inning.
It was a tough day for the Rockies, but they will have a chance to bounce back in the next game. As always, fans can stay updated on all the latest Rockies news by signing up for the Rockies Insider newsletter.
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