Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 30-47, 5th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies squeaked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Coors Field.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Averaging 7.0 runs a game. The offense is holding up its end. On top of that, they're +14 in run differential. The gap is meaningful.
Rockies Game on June 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Coors Field |
| First Pitch: | 03:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Michael Lorenzen (2-8, 7.13 ERA) vs Jared Jones (1-1, 6.23 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Rockies.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 1 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies squeaked by the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Highlights
- Jake McCarthy went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
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49 | 28 | .636 | L1 | |
|
Padres
|
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39 | 36 | .520 | 9.0 | W1 |
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D-backs
|
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39 | 37 | .513 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
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31 | 45 | .408 | 17.5 | L2 |
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Rockies
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|
30 | 47 | .390 | 19.0 | W2 |
Colorado Rockies are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +14 run differential.
Rockies Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .244 | .833 | 39 | |
| 11 | .280 | .835 | 39 | |
| 3 | .309 | .811 | 34 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-0 | 2.23 | 1.07 | 40.1 | |
| 2-3 | 3.86 | 1.42 | 30.1 | |
| 0-2 | 5.06 | 1.65 | 26.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Rockies News
The Colorado Rockies pulled off a nail-biting 4-3 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates, a game that showcased both grit and a touch of controversy when Kyle Karros felt a baserunner's foot graze his glove just shy of making a crucial play. This win was significant for the Rockies, who have now scored an impressive 7.3 runs per game over the last week, despite their season record standing at a disappointing 29-47. Tomoyuki Sugano emerged as a bright spot, delivering one of his best performances of the season, helping the team keep the momentum in a league where they sit fifth in their division. The Pirates, holding an even 38-38 record, are also in the playoff mix, making today's matchup crucial as both teams vie for a better standing.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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