Cubs' Late Inning Surge Not Enough to Overcome Rockies in High-Scoring Affair
The Chicago Cubs faced a challenging game against the Colorado Rockies, culminating in a 5-9 loss. This outcome brings the Cubs' season record to 75-72, while the Rockies improve to 56-92. Despite a strong offensive display with 13 hits, the Cubs could not capitalize fully on their opportunities, leaving seven runners on base and hitting only .351 as a team.
Cubs' Offensive Highlights
The game started promisingly for the Cubs with an early lead in the first inning, scoring two runs off three hits. However, their momentum stalled until the eighth inning when they managed to add three more runs to their tally. Key performances came from Michael Busch and Cody Bellinger; Busch showcased his power with a home run contributing significantly to his impressive .750 batting average and driving in three runs. Bellinger also made his presence felt by hitting .500 and maintaining flawless fielding throughout the game.
Dansby Swanson's prowess at shortstop was evident as he maintained a perfect fielding percentage alongside contributing offensively with a .400 batting average. Despite these individual successes, collective efforts fell short in crucial moments of the game.
Rockies Take Control
On the other side of the diamond, The Rockies capitalized on their scoring opportunities more effectively. They responded strongly after being held scoreless in the first inning by putting up three runs in both second and eighth innings respectively. Their consistent performance across innings highlighted areas where The Cubs struggled defensively.
The bullpen faced significant challenges as evidenced by Todd Smyly's ERA soaring to 81.0 after this game alongside Nathan Pearson who struggled with an ERA of 13.5 indicating trouble late into games for The Cubs’ relievers.
Looking Ahead
Fans of The Chicago Cubs will be eagerly anticipating redemption as they face The Colorado Rockies once again at Coors Field in Denver on September 14th at 8:10 PM EDT. This upcoming match promises another exciting encounter between these two teams and will be broadcasted on COLR network for fans looking to follow all action live from one of MLB’s most iconic venues.