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The Colorado Rockies were 14-18, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies came up short against the Cincinnati Reds 4-6 at Great American Ball Park.

Rockies Daily Vibe Check
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More good than bad right now. 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball. Plus, holding teams to 2.7 runs a game. That's the foundation right now.

Rockies Game on May 01

Opponent:Atlanta Braves (22-10)
Location:Coors Field
First Pitch:08:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Jose Quintana (1-2, 4.91 ERA) vs Grant Holmes (2-1, 3.62 ERA)
TV Broadcast:Rockies.TV, BravesVision
Forecast:☁️ Overcast, 51°F, Wind 7 mph

Rockies Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies came up short against the Cincinnati Reds 4-6 at Great American Ball Park.

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Highlights

Rockies Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
2011.645 L2
Padres
1911.6330.5 L2
D-backs
1614.5333.5 L1
Rockies
1418.4386.5 L1
Giants
1318.4197.0 L3

Colorado Rockies are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Rockies Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
22
Mickey Moniak
8.3151.01317
15
Hunter Goodman
9.257.89114
20
Troy Johnston
2.313.81916

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
32
Chase Dollander
3-22.251.0032.0
11
Tomoyuki Sugano
3-12.841.1731.2
24
Michael Lorenzen
2-36.091.7634.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
6
Edouard Julien
5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games
15
Hunter Goodman
3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .214 AVG in last 3 games
31
Jake McCarthy
3 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
32
Chase Dollander
7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Rockies News

The Colorado Rockies’ recent surge hit a bump on Thursday as they fell 6-4 to the Cincinnati Reds, despite an early spark from Kyle Freeland's home run. Manager Warren Schaeffer's aggressive tactics in the seventh inning, combined with Ezequiel Tovar’s struggles at the plate, signal a desperate need for more consistent production as the season progresses. With a split record of 13-14 in April, Rockies fans may find solace in Mickey Moniak's resurgence, who seems to be stepping into his potential after disappointing years. The Rockies ended their road trip at 4-2, suggesting a glimmer of hope, but missed opportunities against the Reds serve as a reminder that inconsistency still plagues this team. As the draft buzz grows louder, the Rockies must balance their immediate needs with a long-term vision.

Sources
Time to mix and match? For 2026 Rockies, it's the only way
MLB.com
Time to mix and match? For 2026 Rockies, it's the only way
CINCINNATI – The result Thursday afternoon was a 6-4 loss to the Reds, but manager Warren Schaeffer’s aggressive seventh-inning strategy revealed a blueprint in the way he believes the Rockies must operate. With multiple players – including likely the Rockies’ best, shortstop Ezequiel Tovar – struggling offensively, Schaeffer is using
NEW! Top 150 Draft prospects: Cholowsky still No. 1, but plenty of movement behind him
MLB.com
NEW! Top 150 Draft prospects: Cholowsky still No. 1, but plenty of movement behind him
As the calendar gets ready to turn to May, the Draft buzz is starting to grow louder. And we’re leaning into it with an updated and expanded Draft Top 150. With two-plus months left before the 2026 Draft gets underway in Philadelphia, there’s a ton of movement on every team’s
Purple Row After Dark: April Players of the Month
Purple Row
Purple Row After Dark: April Players of the Month
The time to close the opening chapter of 2026 is finally upon us. It’s safe to say that April was much kinder to the Colorado Rockies this year than in the previous couple of seasons. Dating back to 2017, here’s how the Rockies’ record fared in April: As we can see, a 13-14 record is […]
Reds 6, Rockies 4: Freeman’s early home run not enough to spark Rockies to series win
Purple Row
Reds 6, Rockies 4: Freeman’s early home run not enough to spark Rockies to series win
Missed opportunities at the plate once again spelled doom for the Colorado Rockies as they dropped the rubber match 6-4 to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. The Rockies end the road trip having gone 4-2 and end the month of April 13-14. Striking First The Rockies started the game on a high note against Andrew […]
10 most pleasant MLB surprises after the first month of 2026, from Mike Trout's renaissance to a Rockies ace
CBS Sports
10 most pleasant MLB surprises after the first month of 2026, from Mike Trout's renaissance to a Rockies ace
In a world of doom and gloom, these individual and team performances have provided some light
Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived
Justbaseball
Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived
Not too long ago, Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak appeared one of the great draft busts of the 21st century. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted the now 27-year-old back in 2016 with the first-overall pick. His minor-league career before debuting in 2020 was merely passable, but he flashed potential in eight games during that COVID-shortened campaign. […] The post Mickey Moniak’s Breakthrough Seems To Have Arrived appeared first on Just Baseball.

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The Colorado Rockies host the New York Mets for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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