Tag: Toronto Blue Jays Players
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Colorado Rockies pile on five runs in the fourth to beat the Nationals
DENVER — The fourth was with the Rockies. On Wednesday, down 1-0 to the Nationals, the Rockies needed a big inning to get some momentum. They found it in the fourth, scoring all five of their runs as they went on to win 5-2. The Rockies were stumped the night prior by Nationals’ starter Eric…
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Rockies fall to Phillies again after another night of costly defensive mistakes
For the second night in a row, a string of defensive mistakes took the Rockies out of the game before they even got a chance to get going. The Phillies ended up winning 10-3, the second blowout in a row. On Monday, only four of the Phillies’ eight runs were earned. On Tuesday it was…
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Rockies hoping late season call-up will prepare Ryan Vilade for future success
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There aren’t many things that can make a man get up and leave a restaurant before eating his food. A trip to the major leagues is definitely one of them. On Sept. 17, Ryan Vilade had just placed an order for a cheeseburger at a Cheesecake Factory in Sugar Land, Texas when his phone rang.…
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Elias Díaz continues record streak, but Rockies fall to Cardinals in extra innings
DENVER — Nolan Arenado didn’t get his happy homecoming win on Thursday. He got it instead on Friday, in extra-inning fashion. Arenado didn’t get to be the hero, but he did play a part in the Cardinals win. The Rockies were in control 3-2, but in the ninth inning rookie reliever Justin Lawrence walked two,…
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Brewers beat Rockies 5-4 in 11 innings to spoil Jon Gray’s stellar return
Jon Gray didn’t just pick up where he left off before his injury in his first start back. He came back even stronger, putting together his best outing of the season. The Brewers, though, rallied from a 4-0 deficit to win the game 5-4 in 11 innings. Even though Gray pitched five scoreless innings, the…
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CJ Cron hits grand slam as Colorado Rockies cruise past Brewers
DENVER — The Rockies confidence at Coors Field is mile high right now, and they aren’t apologizing for it. After sweeping the Padres, the Rockies entered Thursday with another tough test against Brandon Woodruff, part of the Brewers trio of aces. They made quick work of him though, scoring five runs in the first inning…
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Colorado Rockies come up empty on the road again, drop two to Mets
The Rockies came to New York on a mission to get their road offense back on track. It was a failed attempt. They won one of four games against the Mets, scoring just six total runs. They are now 3-20 on the road, and have been outscored 117-59. Their road record is tied for the…
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Jordan Sheffield, with help from brother, becoming a steady force in the Rockies bullpen
DENVER — Separated by 1,300 miles, Jordan Sheffield, a reliever for the Rockies and Justus, a starter for the Mariners, stay connected by playing MLB The Show. Jordan plays as Justus, and Justus as Jordan. After years of competing against each other in their front yard and dreaming of playing in The Show, both the video…
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Colorado Rockies drop fifth straight in first game of doubleheader to Padres
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DENVER — There were just as many objects slammed on the ground as runs scored in Wednesday’s Game 1 for the Rockies. It was a symbol of how this season has been going for the Rockies, as emotions mount for a team that has lost five consecutive games. “I think anytime you lost a tough…
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Colorado Rockies game against Giants postponed because of weather
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The Rockies will have to wait a day to start their series against the San Francisco Giants. Monday’s game between the two clubs was postponed because of weather. There had been steady rain all day, and more was expected Monday night. The first game of the doubleheader will be at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, with the…