Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 16-23, 4th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies topped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-7 at Citizens Bank Park.
Could tip either way. The staff giving up 6.4 RA/G this week. Also weighing on the score: a -10 run differential over the last 7. The margins are ugly.
Rockies Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Freeland (1-3, 5.04 ERA) vs Aaron Nola (2-3, 5.06 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies topped the Philadelphia Phillies 9-7 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Tyler Freeman went 2-6 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Hunter Goodman went 4-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Kyle Karros went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
24 | 14 | .632 | W2 | |
|
Padres
|
|
22 | 16 | .579 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
D-backs
|
|
17 | 20 | .459 | 6.5 | L3 |
|
Rockies
|
|
16 | 23 | .410 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Giants
|
|
15 | 23 | .395 | 9.0 | W1 |
Colorado Rockies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .315 | 1.058 | 21 | |
| 10 | .254 | .854 | 17 | |
| 5 | .271 | .764 | 21 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-2 | 3.35 | 1.19 | 43.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.41 | 1.14 | 37.0 | |
| 1-3 | 5.04 | 1.36 | 25.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 8 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Rockies News
Chase Dollander's promising start against the Philadelphia Phillies showed flashes of brilliance, as he held them to just two runs in 5 2/3 innings, but it was the Rockies' wild 9-7 victory in 11 innings that truly captured the chaotic spirit of the night. After building a 6-0 lead, Colorado nearly let it slip away, only to fend off a furious Phillies comeback led by stars like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper. This rollercoaster win comes as the Rockies struggle with a 2-5 record over the past week, but the resilience shown in Philly raises questions about their potential to turn things around. As they prepare to face the Phillies again, the Rockies will need more consistent performances, especially from their pitching staff, to escape the mid-tier mediocrity that has characterized their season thus far.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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