Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 46-71, 5th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies bested the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 at Busch Stadium.
The score reflects a tug of war. Offense humming at 6.6 R/G this week. But opponents putting up 6.0 per game. The staff is struggling.
Rockies Game on August 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Lorenzen (3-10, 6.94 ERA) vs Michael McGreevy (4-9, 3.59 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 77°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies bested the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake McCarthy went 4-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
- Cole Carrigg went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
70 | 47 | .598 | W1 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
62 | 56 | .525 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Padres
|
|
61 | 57 | .517 | 9.5 | W1 |
|
Giants
|
|
49 | 68 | .419 | 21.0 | L1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
46 | 71 | .393 | 24.0 | W1 |
Colorado Rockies are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | .252 | .858 | 67 | |
| 13 | .305 | .857 | 67 | |
| 19 | .277 | .884 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | 2.64 | 1.17 | 47.2 | |
| 0-3 | 4.25 | 1.18 | 29.2 | |
| 11-5 | 4.51 | 1.26 | 107.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .615 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rockies News
Jake McCarthy put on a show last night, blasting two home runs to power the Rockies past the Cardinals 8-3, a welcome sight for a team that has struggled to find consistent offensive rhythm. With a record of 45-71, Colorado remains tied for the worst in baseball, and while the bats are finally heating up,averaging 5.9 runs per game over the last week,depth continues to be tested with 10 players on the IL. Tonight, the Rockies face St. Louis again, hoping to build on this momentum. Meanwhile, the recent trade deadline saw a mixed bag of reactions from fans, with 81% approving of the Rockies' moves. As Kyle Freeland takes the mound, the Rockies are eyeing a much-needed series win to climb out of the NL West cellar.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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