Rockies Edged Out by White Sox in a Low-Scoring Affair at Camelback Ranch
In a closely contested preseason game at Camelback Ranch, the Colorado Rockies were narrowly defeated by the Chicago White Sox with a final score of 2-1. This result moves the Rockies' preseason record to 12-10, while the White Sox improve to 7-13.
Key Moments and Performances
The game was characterized by strong pitching performances on both sides, leading to a low-scoring affair that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final inning. The Rockies took an early lead in the first inning thanks to a solo home run, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities despite accumulating nine hits throughout the game. However, they struggled to convert these hits into runs, leaving eight runners on base and failing to score in any other inning.
Zachary Veen stood out for the Rockies with an impressive batting average of .750 during this game. His performance at bat was crucial for putting pressure on the White Sox's defense. On another note, Hunter Goodman also made significant contributions with three hits from three at-bats, achieving an outstanding batting average of 1.000 and an on-base percentage of 1.0.
On the mound for Colorado, Antonio Senzatela delivered a noteworthy start with an earned run average (ERA) of 0.0 over several innings pitched but ultimately did not factor into the decision. The bullpen saw mixed results; Scott Alexander maintained his ERA at 0.0 but had a whip of 3 due to allowing base runners via walks.
White Sox's Late Rally
The Chicago White Sox managed their comeback late in the game during the ninth inning when they scored two runs off thirteen hits throughout this matchup against Colorado's pitchers who collectively posted an ERA of 2.16 for this game.
Despite out-hitting Colorado with thirteen hits compared to nine from Rockies batters and maintaining error-free defense similar to their opponents', it was their late offensive surge that ultimately sealed their victory over Colorado.
Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Rockies are set up next against Kansas City Royals back home at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale on March 16th at 4:10 PM EDT.