June 23rd 2024.
On a Saturday night at Coors Field, the Colorado Rockies put on an impressive display of resilience as they rallied in the bottom of the eighth inning to secure an 8-7 victory in front of a crowd of 34,509 fans. It was their final rally of the game, but it was enough to secure a win against the Washington Nationals.
The game started off with a bang as Brenton Doyle hit an RBI single, followed by Ryan McMahon drawing a walk with the bases loaded due to a pitch clock violation. This gave the Rockies the lead and ultimately led to their victory. However, it was not an easy win for the team as they were trailing 7-5 entering the bottom of the eighth inning.
The bullpen had given up two runs in the seventh and eighth innings, putting the Rockies in a tough position. But McMahon provided a glimmer of hope with a home run in the eighth, giving the team a chance to tie the game in the ninth. And that's exactly what they did, with four straight singles that knocked around Washington closer Kyle Finnegan and tied the game. It was an exciting moment for the Rockies and their fans.
The win was also thanks to the solid pitching performance of Cal Quantrill, who pitched six strong innings. Brendan Rodgers, who had just returned from an injury, also played a key role in the game with one of the team's three home runs. Quantrill has been a consistent and effective pitcher for the Rockies this season, with this being his 10th quality start. He is currently tied for the second-most in the National League, behind Zack Wheeler and Logan Webb.
Quantrill left the game with a 4-3 lead, but unfortunately, the Rockies couldn't hold onto it. Jake Bird and Justin Lawrence gave up four runs in relief, including a homer by Luis Garcia Jr. But the Rockies were able to bounce back and secure the win.
Rodgers, who had just returned from a strained hamstring, made an impact with a three-run blast in the third inning, giving the Rockies a 4-2 lead. It was his fourth home run of the season and his first since June 3. Hunter Goodman also contributed with a 446-foot home run in the seventh inning, tying the game at 5-5. Goodman has been on fire this month, hitting five home runs in his last eight games after only hitting three in his first 45 games with the Rockies.
The series between the Rockies and the Nationals also showcased two of the best young shortstops in baseball, CJ Abrams and Ezequiel Tovar. Abrams had an impressive game, hitting a home run, a double, and a single, extending his hitting streak to 13 games. Tovar also had a good game, with two singles and two walks, but unfortunately also committed an error that led to one of the Nationals' runs. These two players are among the top OPS leaders for National League shortstops and could potentially be All-Star game candidates.
In other news, the Rockies recalled Austin Kitchen before the game on Saturday. It was his first time on a major league roster, and it was well-deserved after a successful career at Coastal Carolina and a year playing in an independent league. To make room for Kitchen, the Rockies designated relief pitcher Geoff Hartlieb for assignment.
Looking ahead, the pitching matchup for Sunday's game will be Jake Irvin for the Nationals and Kyle Freeland for the Rockies. This will be Freeland's first start since April 14, after being out for more than two months with a left elbow strain. He had a rough start to the season, but fans are hopeful that he will come back strong. Irvin, on the other hand, has been a consistent presence in the Nationals' rotation and has had some impressive outings recently.
The Rockies will have a day off on Monday before facing the Houston Astros on Tuesday and Wednesday. The pitching matchups for those games are yet to be determined, but fans can expect an exciting series between these two teams.
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