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Fantasy Skipper · 08-04-2025, 12:31 AM

The Rockies Finish April with a Final Homestand and a Road Trip
The Colorado Rockies concluded their inaugural month of play, finishing April with a 12-10 record. It was a month that could be described as a tale of two halves. The team burst out of the gate with an impressive start, giving fans a lot to cheer about. However, the second half of the month saw them "come back to earth," as they battled to stay afloat.

A Mixed Bag in Montreal & a 10-Inning Thriller in St. Louis
The Rockies struggles began with road trip to Montreal. After a solid 4-1 victory in the first game of the series, which saw pitcher Todd Stottlemyre earn his first win and catcher Sandy Alomar, Jr. blast a two-run homer, the team dropped the next two. The offense went quiet only managing 5 hits in 5-1 loss in the final game of the series, where the Expos' Delino DeShields had a stellar day. As manager Dusty Rhodes noted after the loss, "It was a tough night at the plate."

The team showed its resilience in St. Louis. After losing the first game of the series, the Rockies battled back in a dramatic 10-inning contest. With the game tied in the top of the tenth, left field Geronimo Berroa delivered a clutch RBI single to put the Rockies ahead for good, securing a hard-fought 7-6 victory. Second baseman Jeff Blauser also had a big game, getting on base five times. The win showed the team's grit, with Berroa proudly stating, "Our team showed some gumption. I like it." Unfortunately, the momentum was short-lived. The next two games were nail-biters, with the Rockies falling 1-0 and 3-2. The offense sputtered in the shutout loss and couldn't hold the lead in the last game as the Cardinals walked it off in the ninth. After the 3-2 lass, Rhodes lamented that, "We squandered some opportunities."

A Roller Coaster Finish at Mile High
The team returned home to Mile High Stadium and had a mixed run against the Florida Marlins and Chicago Cubs. The Rockies swept the Marlins for their first ever three game sweep. In the first game Rockies stages a comeback to beat the Marlins 7-3. Outfielder Troy Neel was the hero of the day going 3-for-3 with a bases-clearing double. The following day, the Rockies posted a dominant 8-0 shutout victory, with Armando Reynoso delivering a masterful performance.

The homestead continued in the finale against the Marlins. With the Rockies trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Jeff Blauser crushed a walk-off grand slave to give the Rockies an incredible 7-5 victory. "What not to like about a walk-off win?" Blauser said after the game.

The momentum was short-lived, as the team then faced the Chicago Cubs in a challenging two-game set. The first game was a grueling 13-inning affair that ended in a 5-4 loss for the Rockies, with the Cubs' Hector Villanueva hitting a go-ahead solo home run in the 13th. The next day, the Rockies offense sputtered in a 6-2 loss, with Cubs catcher Rick Wilkins having a huge day at the plate.

The Rockies rounded out their homestand by splitting a pair go games with the St. Louis Cardinals. After a tough 11-2 loss in game one, where the highlight for the home team was Jeff Blauser setting a team record with three doubles, the Rockies bounced back in the second game with a 5-2 win. Pitcher Armando Reynoso was the star, earning praise for his performance. The offense was powered by home runs from Geronimo Berroa and Brian Hunter.

The Month Concludes on the Road
The final game of April took the Rockies to Florida to face the Marlins. In a tight hard-fought contest, the Rockies ultimately fell in extra innings, 4-3. Pitcher Gil Heredia delivered a fantastic performance, going 7.2 innings and allowing only one run, but the Marlins ultimately won on a walk-off solo home run by Russ McGinnis in the 11th. As manager Dusty Rhodes put it, "This ballgame left me feeling kind of raw."

08-04-2025, 12:31 AM	#35
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	April Recap The Rockies Finish April with a Final Homestand and a Road Trip The Colorado Rockies concluded their inaugural month of play, finishing April with a 12-10 record. It was a month that could be described as a tale of two halves. The team burst out of the gate with an impressive start, giving fans a lot to cheer about. However, the second half of the month saw them "come back to earth," as they battled to stay afloat. A Mixed Bag in Montreal & a 10-Inning Thriller in St. Louis The Rockies struggles began with road trip to Montreal. After a solid 4-1 victory in the first game of the series, which saw pitcher Todd Stottlemyre earn his first win and catcher Sandy Alomar, Jr. blast a two-run homer, the team dropped the next two. The offense went quiet only managing 5 hits in 5-1 loss in the final game of the series, where the Expos' Delino DeShields had a stellar day. As manager Dusty Rhodes noted after the loss, "It was a tough night at the plate." The team showed its resilience in St. Louis. After losing the first game of the series, the Rockies battled back in a dramatic 10-inning contest. With the game tied in the top of the tenth, left field Geronimo Berroa delivered a clutch RBI single to put the Rockies ahead for good, securing a hard-fought 7-6 victory. Second baseman Jeff Blauser also had a big game, getting on base five times. The win showed the team's grit, with Berroa proudly stating, "Our team showed some gumption. I like it." Unfortunately, the momentum was short-lived. The next two games were nail-biters, with the Rockies falling 1-0 and 3-2. The offense sputtered in the shutout loss and couldn't hold the lead in the last game as the Cardinals walked it off in the ninth. After the 3-2 lass, Rhodes lamented that, "We squandered some opportunities." A Roller Coaster Finish at Mile High The team returned home to Mile High Stadium and had a mixed run against the Florida Marlins and Chicago Cubs. The Rockies swept the Marlins for their first ever three game sweep. In the first game Rockies stages a comeback to beat the Marlins 7-3. Outfielder Troy Neel was the hero of the day going 3-for-3 with a bases-clearing double. The following day, the Rockies posted a dominant 8-0 shutout victory, with Armando Reynoso delivering a masterful performance. The homestead continued in the finale against the Marlins. With the Rockies trailing 5-3 in the bottom of the ninth, Jeff Blauser crushed a walk-off grand slave to give the Rockies an incredible 7-5 victory. "What not to like about a walk-off win?" Blauser said after the game. The momentum was short-lived, as the team then faced the Chicago Cubs in a challenging two-game set. The first game was a grueling 13-inning affair that ended in a 5-4 loss for the Rockies, with the Cubs' Hector Villanueva hitting a go-ahead solo home run in the 13th. The next day, the Rockies offense sputtered in a 6-2 loss, with Cubs catcher Rick Wilkins having a huge day at the plate. The Rockies rounded out their homestand by splitting a pair go games with the St. Louis Cardinals. After a tough 11-2 loss in game one, where the highlight for the home team was Jeff Blauser setting a team record with three doubles, the Rockies bounced back in the second game with a 5-2 win. Pitcher Armando Reynoso was the star, earning praise for his performance. The offense was powered by home runs from Geronimo Berroa and Brian Hunter. The Month Concludes on the Road The final game of April took the Rockies to Florida to face the Marlins. In a tight hard-fought contest, the Rockies ultimately fell in extra innings, 4-3. Pitcher Gil Heredia delivered a fantastic performance, going 7.2 innings and allowing only one run, but the Marlins ultimately won on a walk-off solo home run by Russ McGinnis in the 11th. As manager Dusty Rhodes put it, "This ballgame left me feeling kind of raw."