Rockies' Rally Falls Short Against Brewers at Salt River Fields

In a closely contested preseason game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the Colorado Rockies faced off against the Milwaukee Brewers, concluding with the Rockies standing at 17-14 and the Brewers slightly behind at 16-14. The final score reflected a tight contest, ending in a 4-2 victory for the Brewers.

Key Moments and Performances

The game unfolded with both teams showcasing their defensive skills, as evidenced by a clean sheet of errors on both sides. The Rockies' offense struggled to find its rhythm against the Brewers' pitchers, managing only five hits throughout the game. Despite this, they showed resilience in the sixth inning by scoring all their runs during this frame. This was highlighted by key performances from Ryan McMahon and Owen Miller; McMahon boasted an impressive batting average of 1.000 and an on-base plus slugging (OPS) of 2.0 for this game, while Miller contributed significantly with an RBI and a .500 batting average.

On the pitching side for the Rockies, starter Ryan Feltner posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.6 over five innings pitched but couldn't secure a win due to limited run support. The bullpen saw mixed results; Scott Alexander struggled with an ERA of 27.0 after giving up runs in his short appearance while Jimmy Herget maintained a perfect ERA of 0.0 alongside striking out batters at an impressive rate of 18 per nine innings pitched.

The Brewers capitalized on their opportunities by spreading their scoring across multiple innings and tallying eleven hits against Rockies pitchers. Their consistent pressure allowed them to maintain a lead once established early in the game.

Looking Ahead

As fans look forward to what's next for these teams in preseason action, attention turns towards future matchups that will further shape their readiness for regular season play.

The Colorado Rockies are set to face off against Minnesota Twins next at CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers on March 25th at 1:05 PM EDT. Fans can catch all live-action broadcasts on COLR network as both teams aim to fine-tune their squads ahead of Opening Day.

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