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Rockies Narrowly Miss Victory Against Giants at Scottsdale Stadium

In a closely contested match, the Colorado Rockies faced off against the San Francisco Giants, concluding with a 2-3 loss for the Rockies. The game, which took place at Scottsdale Stadium, saw both teams putting up a strong fight. The Rockies now stand at 3-4 for the season, while the Giants improved their record to 3-4 as well.


Mar 3, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert (20) throws in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during a Spring Training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Rockies showcased resilience throughout the game, accumulating a total of 9 hits but were only able to convert these into 2 runs. Despite not committing any errors and maintaining a flawless fielding percentage (1.0), they fell just short of securing a win against their rivals. Notably, Coco Montes delivered an impressive performance by hitting a home run and achieving an on-base plus slugging (OPS) rate of 5.0, highlighting his significant contribution to the team's offensive efforts.


On the pitching side for the Rockies, Peter Lambert had a challenging day on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 9.0 and allowing an on-base percentage (OBP) of .571 in his appearance. However, Tyson Blach and Nicolaus Mears provided solid relief efforts with ERAs of 0.0 and strikeout rates per nine innings (K/9) of 13.5 and 9.0 respectively.


Mar 3, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Peter Lambert (20) throws in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during a Spring Training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants capitalized on key moments to secure their victory with three runs from six hits despite committing one error during play. Their ability to leverage opportunities in crucial innings was instrumental in their win over the Rockies.


Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring Colorado Rockies as they visit Peoria Sports Complex to face off against Seattle Mariners on March 4th at 3:10 PM EDT. This upcoming match promises another exciting showdown and will be broadcasted live on ROOT Sports NW for fans looking forward to following their team's progress this season.


Mar 3, 2023; Scottsdale, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies right fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) at bat in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants during a Spring Training game at Scottsdale Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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