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Fantasy Skipper · 08-05-2025, 11:04 PM

After a promising start to June at home, our Colorado Rockies embarked on a quick five-game road trip, facing the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. It proved to be a challenging stretch for the club, as they managed to secure only one win, finishing the trip with a 1-4 record. This brings their overall season record to 29-30 as they, thankfully, head back home.

Philadelphia Phillies Series (0-3)
Game 1: Phillies 10 Rockies 1
The series opener was a lopsided game. Phillies ace Curt Schilling dominated, pitching a complete game and holding the Rockies to just one run on six hits. The Phillies' offense exploded for 10 runs, highlighted by Lenny Dykstra's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning. Derrick May plated the Rockies' only RBI with a double.

Game 2: Phillies 4 Rockies 2
The Rockies fell in another tough contest. Jamie Moyer stifled the Rockies' bats for seven innings allowing just one run. Philadelphia broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with a four-run outburst, with Mickey Morandini delivering a crucial RBI single. Sandy Alomar, Jr. had n RBI sac fly for Colorado.

Game 3: Phillies 11 Rockies 4
The Phillies completed the seep with another offensive explosion. Hubie Brooks led the charge for Philadelphia, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Lenny Dykstra added a bases-clearing double. Dwight Gooden took the loss for the Rockies, who struggled to contain the Phillies' bats throughout the game and the series.

Pittsburgh Pirates Series (1-1)
Game 1: Rockies 7 Pirates 2
The Rockies bounced back from the sweep at the hands of the Phillies with a strong performance. Terry Mulholland delivered a solid outing on the mound, giving up just two runs over seven innings for the win. The offense was sparked by Geronimo Berroa's 2-run home run in the fourth inning. Timely hitting from Sandy Alomar, Jr., Lance Johnson, and Terry Jorgensen helped the Rockies pull away.

Game 2: Pirates 7 Rockies 6
The series finale was a heartbreaker for the Rockies. Colorado held a lead late, but the Pirates rallied in dramatic fashion. Andy Van Slyke hit a walk-off 2-run double in the bottom of the ninth off Kevin Ritz, securing a thrilling victory for Pittsburgh. Despite the loss, Jacob Brumfield had a strong game with three hits and an RBI, and Jeff Blauser hit a triple.

Road Trip Reflection
This quick East Coast swing was a stark reminder of the challenges faced by an expansion team. While the Rockies showed their offensive potential in bursts and got a solid start from Terry Mulholland, consistency, particularly on the mound and in clutch hitting, proved elusive against tough National League opponents.

08-05-2025, 11:04 PM	#45
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies Hit a Rough Patch on East Coast Swing After a promising start to June at home, our Colorado Rockies embarked on a quick five-game road trip, facing the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. It proved to be a challenging stretch for the club, as they managed to secure only one win, finishing the trip with a 1-4 record. This brings their overall season record to 29-30 as they, thankfully, head back home. Philadelphia Phillies Series (0-3) Game 1: Phillies 10 Rockies 1 The series opener was a lopsided game. Phillies ace Curt Schilling dominated, pitching a complete game and holding the Rockies to just one run on six hits. The Phillies' offense exploded for 10 runs, highlighted by Lenny Dykstra's bases-clearing double in the eighth inning. Derrick May plated the Rockies' only RBI with a double. Game 2: Phillies 4 Rockies 2 The Rockies fell in another tough contest. Jamie Moyer stifled the Rockies' bats for seven innings allowing just one run. Philadelphia broke a scoreless tie in the seventh with a four-run outburst, with Mickey Morandini delivering a crucial RBI single. Sandy Alomar, Jr. had n RBI sac fly for Colorado. Game 3: Phillies 11 Rockies 4 The Phillies completed the seep with another offensive explosion. Hubie Brooks led the charge for Philadelphia, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBI. Lenny Dykstra added a bases-clearing double. Dwight Gooden took the loss for the Rockies, who struggled to contain the Phillies' bats throughout the game and the series. Pittsburgh Pirates Series (1-1) Game 1: Rockies 7 Pirates 2 The Rockies bounced back from the sweep at the hands of the Phillies with a strong performance. Terry Mulholland delivered a solid outing on the mound, giving up just two runs over seven innings for the win. The offense was sparked by Geronimo Berroa's 2-run home run in the fourth inning. Timely hitting from Sandy Alomar, Jr., Lance Johnson, and Terry Jorgensen helped the Rockies pull away. Game 2: Pirates 7 Rockies 6 The series finale was a heartbreaker for the Rockies. Colorado held a lead late, but the Pirates rallied in dramatic fashion. Andy Van Slyke hit a walk-off 2-run double in the bottom of the ninth off Kevin Ritz, securing a thrilling victory for Pittsburgh. Despite the loss, Jacob Brumfield had a strong game with three hits and an RBI, and Jeff Blauser hit a triple. Road Trip Reflection This quick East Coast swing was a stark reminder of the challenges faced by an expansion team. While the Rockies showed their offensive potential in bursts and got a solid start from Terry Mulholland, consistency, particularly on the mound and in clutch hitting, proved elusive against tough National League opponents.