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After losing late Monday night in 11 innings, the Colorado Rockies were looking forward to getting off on a better foot on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
It took some time, but the comeback kids got it done. A three-run eighth inning proved to be the difference as the Rockies ambushed the Dodgers' bullpen for a 4-3 victory. The Dodgers' defense in the eighth was less than impressive, too.
Cole Carrigg, a sparkplug in the Rockies' lineup, had himself involved in the comeback. Like, you didn't think he would not have something to say in the rally? This victory also ended an 11-game losing streak at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium for the Rockies.
It also put Colorado closer to fourth place in the National League West Division.
Yes, it was that big.
Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen worked six innings, giving up three runs (two earned). Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski wasn't shabby, going seven innings, giving up six hits, one earned run, walked two, and struck out nine.
Colorado reliever Juan Mejia put in two excellent innings in relief of Lorenzen.
Heck, even Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run, a solo blast to left-center field, to leadoff the first inning.
Still, there was no holding back the Rockies on this night.
Los Angeles scored single runs in the first, fifth, and sixth innings.
Colorado scored a run in the top of the sixth as the red-hot Cole Carrigg opened the inning with a double. Tyler Freeman followed with a single to right field, moving Carrigg to third base. Jake McCarthy's groundout brought Carrigg home, closing the Dodgers' lead to 2-1.
After Ohtani's homer put the Dodgers up 1-0 after one inning, Andy Pages coaxed a bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning. That brought in another run for Los Angeles and they went up 2-0 at that point.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Tommy Edman reached base on a throwing error by Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield. Kyle Tucker then popped out for the first out. Edman then stole second base. Dalton Rushing's groundout sent Edman to third. Alex Freeland followed with a single, bringing Edman home and the Dodgers went up 3-1.
The Rockies have been one of the best scoring teams in MLB late in ballgames.
With Dodgers reliever Will Klein on the mound to start the eighth inning, Kyle Karros led off the inning with a walk. Rumfield popped out to Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas for the first out. Carrigg then singled to right-center field, sending Karros to second base.
Tyler Freeman hit a hot grounder that Rojas could not handle, and he picked up an error. Karros came around to score and Carrigg moved to third, putting the Rockies closer at 3-2. That marked the end of Klein's night and Jack Dreyer was next-man-up for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
McCarthy put down an excellent bunt towards third base, and Carrigg and Tyler Freeman scored. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman tried getting McCarthy out at third base, but no one was there. Guess what? Rockies went up 4-3. It was a three-run eighth by Colorado.
Former Dodgers closer Evan Phillips came in to work the ninth inning. He got the first two outs before Willi Castro singled to left field. Phillips, though, got out of the inning. This all set up the Dodgers' ninth inning at-bats.
Rockies reliever Jordan Romano came in for Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer.
Los Angeles' Alex Freeman opened the ninth with a single, then stole second base. Teoscar Hernandez was up as a pinch-hitter against Romano. Hernandez walked, putting runners at first and second base.
This brought up Ohtani again, putting Romano into a pickle. Romano got ahead on an Ohtani swing for strike one. Ohtani fouled off the next pitch, putting Romano in a good count at 0-2. Ohtani broke his bat and popped out to third base for the first out.
Pages came up next. He got ahead of the count at 1-0. But he flew out to right field for the second out.
Freddie Freeman was up next for Los Angeles. Again, Romano will have to get a tough hitter out to close the game. A ball call was overturned on ABS review, putting Romano up with an 0-1 count. A second ball call was, again, overturned via ABS. Romano now was in a solid count at 0-2.
Freeman fouled off a 97-mph fastball. Romano threw a ball, making it 1-2. Freeman again fouled off another Romano pitch. Romano won the battle, striking out Freeman for the victory. Romano got his second save this season.
It was a really big night for the Rockies in Los Angeles.
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It took some time, but the comeback kids got it done. A three-run eighth inning proved to be the difference as the Rockies ambushed the Dodgers' bullpen for a 4-3 victory. The Dodgers' defense in the eighth was less than impressive, too.
Cole Carrigg, a sparkplug in the Rockies' lineup, had himself involved in the comeback. Like, you didn't think he would not have something to say in the rally? This victory also ended an 11-game losing streak at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium for the Rockies.
It also put Colorado closer to fourth place in the National League West Division.
Yes, it was that big.
Lorenzen, Wrobleski sharp on the mound
Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen worked six innings, giving up three runs (two earned). Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski wasn't shabby, going seven innings, giving up six hits, one earned run, walked two, and struck out nine.
Colorado reliever Juan Mejia put in two excellent innings in relief of Lorenzen.
Heck, even Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career home run, a solo blast to left-center field, to leadoff the first inning.
Still, there was no holding back the Rockies on this night.
Los Angeles scored single runs in the first, fifth, and sixth innings.
Colorado scored a run in the top of the sixth as the red-hot Cole Carrigg opened the inning with a double. Tyler Freeman followed with a single to right field, moving Carrigg to third base. Jake McCarthy's groundout brought Carrigg home, closing the Dodgers' lead to 2-1.
After Ohtani's homer put the Dodgers up 1-0 after one inning, Andy Pages coaxed a bases-loaded walk in the fifth inning. That brought in another run for Los Angeles and they went up 2-0 at that point.
Rockies start putting runs on the board
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Tommy Edman reached base on a throwing error by Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield. Kyle Tucker then popped out for the first out. Edman then stole second base. Dalton Rushing's groundout sent Edman to third. Alex Freeland followed with a single, bringing Edman home and the Dodgers went up 3-1.
The Rockies have been one of the best scoring teams in MLB late in ballgames.
With Dodgers reliever Will Klein on the mound to start the eighth inning, Kyle Karros led off the inning with a walk. Rumfield popped out to Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas for the first out. Carrigg then singled to right-center field, sending Karros to second base.
Tyler Freeman hit a hot grounder that Rojas could not handle, and he picked up an error. Karros came around to score and Carrigg moved to third, putting the Rockies closer at 3-2. That marked the end of Klein's night and Jack Dreyer was next-man-up for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Late innings cause some trouble
McCarthy put down an excellent bunt towards third base, and Carrigg and Tyler Freeman scored. Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman tried getting McCarthy out at third base, but no one was there. Guess what? Rockies went up 4-3. It was a three-run eighth by Colorado.
Former Dodgers closer Evan Phillips came in to work the ninth inning. He got the first two outs before Willi Castro singled to left field. Phillips, though, got out of the inning. This all set up the Dodgers' ninth inning at-bats.
Rockies reliever Jordan Romano came in for Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer.
Los Angeles' Alex Freeman opened the ninth with a single, then stole second base. Teoscar Hernandez was up as a pinch-hitter against Romano. Hernandez walked, putting runners at first and second base.
This brought up Ohtani again, putting Romano into a pickle. Romano got ahead on an Ohtani swing for strike one. Ohtani fouled off the next pitch, putting Romano in a good count at 0-2. Ohtani broke his bat and popped out to third base for the first out.
Pages came up next. He got ahead of the count at 1-0. But he flew out to right field for the second out.
Freddie Freeman was up next for Los Angeles. Again, Romano will have to get a tough hitter out to close the game. A ball call was overturned on ABS review, putting Romano up with an 0-1 count. A second ball call was, again, overturned via ABS. Romano now was in a solid count at 0-2.
Freeman fouled off a 97-mph fastball. Romano threw a ball, making it 1-2. Freeman again fouled off another Romano pitch. Romano won the battle, striking out Freeman for the victory. Romano got his second save this season.
It was a really big night for the Rockies in Los Angeles.
Rockies Rap
Rockies Roundtable has its own weekly podcast!
Rockies Rap, which covers the latest data, analytics, and information around the Rockies, is available now on Spotify. New episodes drop on Thursdays.
Like and subscribe to Rockies Rap.
Check it out right here on Spotify.
Continue reading...
