Rockies' Late Rally Not Enough to Overcome Cardinals' Offensive Surge at Coors Field
The Colorado Rockies faced a challenging game against the St. Louis Cardinals, concluding with a 7-3 loss for the home team. This outcome brings the Rockies to a 60-97 record for the season, while the Cardinals improved their standing to 80-77. Despite a spirited effort, including scoring in both the third and fifth innings, it wasn't enough to counteract the Cardinals' strong offensive performance highlighted by a four-run eighth inning.
Rockies' Efforts and Standout Performances
The Rockies showcased resilience throughout the game, managing eight hits and three runs against a formidable Cardinals pitching lineup. Key contributions came from Charles Blackmon, who had an impressive batting average of .667 for this game, contributing significantly with one run batted in (RBI) and maintaining an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 2.417. Aaron Schunk also made his presence felt with a home run that contributed to his .667 batting average and an OPS of 2.334 for this encounter.
On the mound, Ryan Feltner started for the Rockies and delivered six innings of work with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.0 and nine strikeouts per nine innings (K9), showcasing his ability to challenge hitters effectively despite taking on some runs.
Cardinals Capitalize in Key Moments
The St. Louis Cardinals capitalized on their opportunities throughout the game, particularly in the third inning where they scored two runs followed by another single run in the seventh inning before breaking open with four runs in eighth inning rally that solidified their lead. Their offense was relentless throughout, amassing eleven hits over nine innings.
Their pitching staff managed to suppress many potential rallies from Colorado's lineup effectively; however it was their offense that truly shined during this matchup at Coors Field.
Looking Ahead
The Rockies look forward to redeeming themselves as they host St. Louis Cardinals once again at Coors Field on September 25th at 8:40 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it will be broadcasted on BSMW network ensuring supporters won't miss any part of what promises be another exciting baseball encounter between these two teams.