Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 6-9, 5th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies came up short against the San Diego Padres 5-9 at Petco Park.
Treading water. The 4-run loss last night is the heaviest factor today. Counterbalancing that, a +6 run differential over the last 7. They're winning the math.
Rockies Game on April 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Petco Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Freeland (1-1, 2.30 ERA) vs Nick Pivetta (1-2, 5.54 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 9 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies came up short against the San Diego Padres 5-9 at Petco Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Mickey Moniak went 3-4 with 2 HR and 4 RBI.
- Edouard Julien went 2-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodgers
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11 | 3 | .786 | W2 | |
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Padres
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9 | 6 | .600 | 2.5 | W4 |
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D-backs
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8 | 7 | .533 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Giants
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6 | 9 | .400 | 5.5 | L1 |
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Rockies
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6 | 9 | .400 | 5.5 | L3 |
Colorado Rockies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +6 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .300 | 1.113 | 9 | |
| 2 | .333 | .910 | 8 | |
| 1 | .344 | .886 | 5 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .556 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5.4 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Rockies News
Mickey Moniak's homecoming was a highlight for the Rockies, as he knocked two home runs, but it wasn't enough to lift Colorado past the San Diego Padres, who bested them 5-2. The Rockies' pitching has shown promise lately, yet the team can't seem to close out games, reflecting a frustrating trend with two straight walk-off losses. On the bright side, the recent offensive output has been encouraging, with a +9 run differential over the last seven days. However, they continue to struggle with consistency, currently sitting at 6-8. Meanwhile, the Rockies' top prospect Ethan Holliday is generating buzz in the minors after launching his first home run, showcasing the potential future talent coming up through the ranks. As they face the Padres again, fans will be hoping for a turnaround to shake off this lukewarm start.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies visit the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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