Athletics vs Rockies: Did Brent Rooker homer, then the Rox answer in the seventh?

The the Athletics left Scottsdale at 13-16 after a 6-5 result left the the Rockies at 14-14 at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The the Athletics vs Rockies recap centered on 8 hits from each club, with the the Rockies finishing with 1 error while the A’s played error-free.

First inning

The Athletics opened with 2 runs on 1 hit, setting an early pace with immediate run production. The Green and Gold finished the day with 2 home runs as part of 4 extra-base hits that helped build early separation.

Third inning

The A’s added 2 runs on 2 hits in the third, pushing their total offense toward 16 total bases on the afternoon. Brent Rooker contributed a home run in his previous game, and that power profile fit an Athletics lineup that produced a .500 slugging percentage in this matchup.

Fourth and fifth innings

The Rockies began their reply with 2 runs on 2 hits in the fourth, cutting into the Athletics advantage. The Rox followed with 1 run on 2 hits in the fifth, and Colorado’s steady contact helped them match the A’s with 8 hits overall.

Seventh inning

The Blake Street Bombers posted 3 runs on 4 hits in the seventh, flipping the game during the Athletics bullpen stretch that included 6 earned runs allowed. The A’s staff still recorded 12 strikeouts, but Colorado paired its rally with timely contact that turned the scoreboard.

Eighth and ninth innings

The Athletics scored 1 run on 2 hits in the eighth, giving the lineup a late push after it went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position. The A’s stranded 15 runners, and the Athletics full-time result stayed at 6-5 after the Athletics produced 1 hit in the ninth without scoring.

What it means going forward

The Athletics vs Rockies highlights included the A’s generating a .806 on-base plus slugging mark while Colorado converted its biggest inning into the deciding swing. The Athletics post-game interviews followed a game played in front of 6635 fans that lasted 2:25.

The Athletics are scheduled to host the the White Sox at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Arizona on 3/23/2026 at 2:05 PM EDT, and the game can be watched via the listed broadcast options on the team’s game coverage page. Keep it locked for the next recap, and share this article with other A’s fans.