Colorado Rockies first basemanJustin Morneauwould continue his dominance off ofRoberto Hernandez(formerly known as Fausto Carmona) as he drilled a first-pitch fastball to right field for his 10th home run of the season, giving the Rockies the early 1-0 lead. A couple of minutes later after aCorey Dickersonwalk,Wilin Rosariowould drive a pitch in the left-center gap for an RBI double to take a 2-0 lead in the third.
Philadelphia would answer back in the bottom half of the inning asRyan Howardcollected an RBI single to right, scoringChase Utleyto cut the Rockies lead to one. Rockies starterJordan Lyleswould bounce back in the inning, striking outDomonic Brownto end the frame.
Philadelphia would scratch another run in the bottom half of the fifth as outfielderMarlon Byrdwould single to shallow left, scoringBen Revereto tie the game up at two apiece.
Rockies starter Jordan Lyles put together another solid start but pitch count was an issue. He would last just five innings, giving up five hits, two runs, four walks, while striking out five.
Colorado would have a golden chance in the seventh inning, loading the bases with no outs as they would pinch-hit bothCarlos GonzalezandTroy Tulowitzki. Gonzalez would ground into a 1-2-3 double-play, followed by Troy Tulowitzki striking out to end the frame, leaving Rockies fans scratching their heads. Up to that point, Colorado stranded 13 on base, going 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
Fortunately for the Rockies,DJ LeMahieupicked the right time for his first home run of the season as he clubbed one into the bleachers in left to put the Rockies up 3-2 in the eighth.
Colorado would completely lose focus in the ninth, led by errors fromJosh Rutledgeand Troy Tulowitzki to set the Phillies up in prime position. AfterLaTroy HawkinsgotJimmy Rollinsto line out for the second out of the inning,Walt Weisspulled Hawkins for the leftyBoone Loganto face Chase Utley; who was 1-for-6 vs. Logan with three strikeouts.
Utley would single to shallow right, scoringTony GwynnJr tying the game at three while placing runners at second and third with two outs. Ryan Howard would deliver a walk-off three run shot to center, lifting the Phillies to a 6-3 win.
Notable Rockies Hitters:
- DJ LeMahieu: 1-for-5, HR.
- Justin Morneau: 2-for-4, 2B, RBI.
- Michael Cuddyer: 2-for-4.
Rockies Pitching:
- Jordan Lyles: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO. 103 pitches, 56 strikes.
- Matt Belisle: 1.0 IP, 1 SO.
- Rex Brothers(W, 3-2): 1.0 IP, 1 H.
- Nick Masset: 1.0 IP, 1 SO.
- LaTroy Hawkins: 0.2 IP, 1 H, 2 R.
- Boone Logan: 0.0 IP, 2 R, 2 ER.
The Colorado Rockies (28-25) fall to the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-3. Colorado will open a three-game set to finish off their nine-game road trip Friday night against the Cleveland Indians.Juan Nicasio(5-2, 3.61 ERA) will take the hill in game one as the Indians counter withCorey Kluber(5-3, 3.10 ERA). First-pitch will be scheduled for 7:05 PM ET, 5:05 PM MT.
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