Colorado Rockies News & Updates
The Colorado Rockies were 45-71, 5th in the NL West. Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies let it slip away against the St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 at Busch Stadium.
Nothing is running away in either direction. Scoring 5.9 runs per game over the last 7. The offense is pulling its weight. The catch: 10 players on the IL. The depth is getting tested.
Rockies Game on August 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Busch Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Kyle Freeland (3-10, 6.81 ERA) vs Matthew Liberatore (5-8, 4.97 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rockies.TV, Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365 |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 2 mph |
Rockies Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Colorado Rockies let it slip away against the St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 at Busch Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Rockies Record & Standings
NL West
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dodgers
|
|
69 | 47 | .595 | L7 | |
|
D-backs
|
|
62 | 55 | .530 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Padres
|
|
60 | 57 | .513 | 9.5 | L1 |
|
Giants
|
|
49 | 67 | .422 | 20.0 | W1 |
|
Rockies
|
|
45 | 71 | .388 | 24.0 | L4 |
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 | .862 | 66 | |
| 19 | .279 | .890 | 52 | |
| 11 | .298 | .831 | 64 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | 2.51 | 1.18 | 46.2 | |
| 0-3 | 4.25 | 1.18 | 29.2 | |
| 11-5 | 4.51 | 1.26 | 107.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, .538 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 9.0 IP, 8 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Rockies News
In a tight 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Rockies showcased their rookie talent, with TJ Rumfield turning heads by going 3-for-4, solidifying his presence among MLB’s top rookies. Despite a promising performance at the plate, the team failed to convert opportunities, continuing a frustrating trend that has haunted them, especially on this nine-game road trip. While Rumfield's performance offers a glimpse of hope amidst the chaos, injuries to key players plague the roster, putting immense pressure on the remaining healthy lineup. As the Rockies strive to find consistency, they must address their inability to capitalize on scoring chances if they hope to bounce back against the Cardinals and avoid further slip-ups after a rough stretch against the Rays.
Rockies Upcoming Schedule
The Colorado Rockies visit the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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