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Fantasy Skipper · 08-05-2025, 03:21 PM

The Rockies wrapped up an eight-game homestead at Mile High Stadium, a stretch that was a rollercoaster of emotion for players and fans alike. From tough losses to dramatic walk-off wins, the team proved to be resilient, finishing the homestand with and even 4-4 record.

The Battle with the Braves: A Series of Near-Mises and a Thrilling Finish
The homestand kicked off against one of the better teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves, and things didn't go the Rockies' way early on.

The first game was a tough one as the Rockies' offense was completely shut down by Atlanta pitcher David Nied in a 5-0 shutout. The second game was a much closer affair, a back-and-forth battle that ended in a heartbreaking 7-6 loss for the home team. The next day, things seemed to hit a low point. After leading late, the team gave up 8 runs in the top of the ninth, losing a wild one by a score of 11-7.

Just when it seemed like the series was lost, the Rockies turned the tables in spectacular fashion. In the final game against the Braves, the team trailed 10-7 in the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded and one out, pinch hitter Derrick May stepped to the plate and delivered the biggest hit of the homestand: a walk-off grand slam to right-center field.

Finding Their Rhythm Against the Giants
Carrying the momentum from May's grand slam, the Rockies entered the four-game series against the San Francisco Giants.

The team started strong, winning the first two games. Starting pitcher Armando Reynoso was the hero in a 5-3 win, and Derrick May once again delivering a key hit with a 2-run triple. The next night, it was Gil Heredia who starred on the mound, pitching 7 solid innings in a 5-2 victory. Mike Kingery provided a critical hit, a 2-run single that broke the game open.

The momentum was halted by a stellar performance from Giants pitcher John Burkett, who held the Rockies to just one run in a tight 2-1 loss. But once again, the Rockies refused to quit. The final game of the homestand was a marathon that went to extra innings. With the game tied in the bottom of the 11th, Jeff Blauser stepped up and delivered a walk-off single, giving the Rockies a hard-fought 7-6 victory.

08-05-2025, 03:21 PM	#39
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rocky Mountain Highs and Lows The Rockies wrapped up an eight-game homestead at Mile High Stadium, a stretch that was a rollercoaster of emotion for players and fans alike. From tough losses to dramatic walk-off wins, the team proved to be resilient, finishing the homestand with and even 4-4 record. The Battle with the Braves: A Series of Near-Mises and a Thrilling Finish The homestand kicked off against one of the better teams in baseball, the Atlanta Braves, and things didn't go the Rockies' way early on. The first game was a tough one as the Rockies' offense was completely shut down by Atlanta pitcher David Nied in a 5-0 shutout. The second game was a much closer affair, a back-and-forth battle that ended in a heartbreaking 7-6 loss for the home team. The next day, things seemed to hit a low point. After leading late, the team gave up 8 runs in the top of the ninth, losing a wild one by a score of 11-7. Just when it seemed like the series was lost, the Rockies turned the tables in spectacular fashion. In the final game against the Braves, the team trailed 10-7 in the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded and one out, pinch hitter Derrick May stepped to the plate and delivered the biggest hit of the homestand: a walk-off grand slam to right-center field. Finding Their Rhythm Against the Giants Carrying the momentum from May's grand slam, the Rockies entered the four-game series against the San Francisco Giants. The team started strong, winning the first two games. Starting pitcher Armando Reynoso was the hero in a 5-3 win, and Derrick May once again delivering a key hit with a 2-run triple. The next night, it was Gil Heredia who starred on the mound, pitching 7 solid innings in a 5-2 victory. Mike Kingery provided a critical hit, a 2-run single that broke the game open. The momentum was halted by a stellar performance from Giants pitcher John Burkett, who held the Rockies to just one run in a tight 2-1 loss. But once again, the Rockies refused to quit. The final game of the homestand was a marathon that went to extra innings. With the game tied in the bottom of the 11th, Jeff Blauser stepped up and delivered a walk-off single, giving the Rockies a hard-fought 7-6 victory.