Rockies’ Big Eighth-Inning Rally Leads to Signature Win in San Diego

The Colorado Rockies erased a five-run deficit in the eighth inning on Thursday to defeat the San Diego Padres 10-9, marking the team’s largest comeback of the season. The victory provides a glimmer of hope for the Rockies, who have yet to win a series in eight tries and hold a 7-19 record. Rookie right fielder Hunter Goodman highlighted the rally with a 448-foot home run, his first of the year, while Brenton Doyle and Brendon Rodgers each had three hits. Daniel Hudson struggled as the Rockies’ starter, giving up six runs on six hits and four walks through 3 1/3 innings.

Padres, Rockies Face Off in Coors Field Rubber Match

The San Diego Padres, with Fernando Tatis Jr., and the Colorado Rockies, led by Ryan McMahon, will conclude their three-game series at Coors Field on Thursday, April 25. The game will commence at 3:10 PM ET and will be available to stream on Fubo and other sports platforms. Randy Vasquez and Dakota Hudson will take the mound for the Padres and Rockies, respectively.

Michael Toglia Optioned to Triple-A, Hunter Goodman Recalled

The Colorado Rockies have optioned first baseman/right fielder Michael Toglia to Triple-A Albuquerque and recalled utility player Hunter Goodman to take his place on the 26-man roster. Toglia has struggled this season, batting just .106/.143/.362 with four home runs and a 40.8% strikeout rate. Goodman, on the other hand, has impressed at Triple-A, hitting .298/.352/.690 with seven home runs and a 20.9% strikeout rate. The Rockies hope that sending Toglia down will allow him to “take a step back and sort of regroup,” while Goodman will provide some depth in the outfield and at first base.

Rockies’ Struggles Continue Despite Rodgers’ Grand Slam

The Colorado Rockies have started the season with a dismal 5-18 record, marking the first time since the 1931 Cincinnati Reds that a team has trailed in their first 23 games of the regular season. Despite a 7-4 victory over the Padres, the Rockies’ struggles continue, as six of their players have been striking out more than average this season. Second baseman Brendan Rodgers, who hit a grand slam in the victory, has been a bright spot, but his .197 batting average is still far below expectations. If Rodgers and the rest of the Rockies cannot improve their performance, the team faces the prospect of a historically bad season.

Rockies Aim for Series Win, Consecutive Victories Against Padres

The Colorado Rockies look to secure their first series win of the season and win consecutive games for the first time in 2024 as they face the San Diego Padres in the third game of their four-game series in Denver on Wednesday night. Despite early season struggles, the Rockies have high hopes for the future, centered around 22-year-old shortstop Ezequiel Tovar. Tovar has signed a seven-year contract extension and is showing signs of improvement, batting .312 this season. The Padres will send right-hander Matt Waldron to the mound, while the Rockies have yet to announce their starter. The Padres, despite missing Manny Machado due to paternity leave, have been hitting well in the series so far. However, the Rockies’ bullpen has been impressive, shutting down the Padres after the fourth inning in Tuesday’s game.

Bryant’s Injury Troubles Continue, Rockies’ Offensive Struggles Linger

Kris Bryant’s stint with the Rockies has been plagued by injuries, with the latest setback being a lower-back strain. This has limited the team’s offensive production, as Elehuris Montero has struggled as the primary first baseman and the corner outfield has underperformed. On the pitching side, the Rockies are also dealing with injuries to Germán Márquez, Antonio Senzatela, and Kyle Freeland. However, there is some positive news as lefty reliever Lucas Gilbreath has started his rehab assignment in Triple-A.

Rodgers’ Grand Slam Breaks Rockies’ 6-Game Homerless Streak

Brendan Rodgers’ fifth-inning grand slam propelled the Colorado Rockies to a 7-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Rodgers’ blast, his first career grand slam, broke the team’s six-game home run drought. Ryan Feltner started for the Rockies, allowing four runs on 10 hits in four innings. The bullpen, led by Jalen Beeks’ three scoreless innings, held the Padres scoreless for the final five innings. Nolan Jones also contributed with an RBI single, breaking his 0-for-26 slump.

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