Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 29-47, 5th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies squeaked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Coors Field.
A mixed bag this week. Putting up 7.3 runs per game. That pace keeps the score healthy. Add in +11 run differential. That margin shows up in the score.
Rockies Game on June 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 09:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tomoyuki Sugano (7-4, 4.54 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (6-6, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 6 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies squeaked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- TJ Rumfield went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
49 | 27 | .645 | W4 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
39 | 36 | .520 | 9.5 | W2 |
|
Padres
|
|
38 | 36 | .514 | 10.0 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
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31 | 44 | .413 | 17.5 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
29 | 47 | .382 | 20.0 | W1 |
Colorado Rockies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .247 | .846 | 39 | |
| 11 | .278 | .830 | 38 | |
| 3 | .312 | .813 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-0 | 2.23 | 1.07 | 40.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.99 | 1.40 | 29.1 | |
| 0-2 | 5.19 | 1.69 | 26.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .375 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Rockies News
Kyle Freeland celebrated a significant milestone by becoming the second pitcher in Rockies history to reach 1,000 strikeouts, leading Colorado to a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Freeland's stellar 7 1/3 innings showcased his talent and determination, reminding fans of the potential this team has, even amid their struggles with a 29-47 record. Meanwhile, whispers about a possible call-up for Charlie Condon are growing louder as he continues to dominate in Triple-A with a remarkable .343 average and six home runs in his last nine games. In a surprising turn of events, the Rockies also released catcher Andrew Knizner, potentially opening up new roster opportunities. The Rockies are clinging to hope amidst a rocky season, but with players like Freeland and Condon heating up, there might be a glimpse of brighter days ahead.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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