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Fantasy Skipper · 08-06-2025, 11:15 PM

As the first half of the inaugural season draws to a close, our Colorado Rockies have navigated a challenging stretch of games leading up to the All-Star Break. After breaking their long losing streak on the road, the team returned home for a series against the Cubs and one against the Marlins before heading to St. Louis to face the Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs Series (1-3)
Game 1: Cubs 8 Rockies 5
The Rockies fell in the opener despite a strong offensive showing from Lance Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. The Cubs pulled away late, scoring four runs in the ninth inning.

Game 2: Rockies 6 Cubs 1
Colorado bounced back with a dominant performance, securing a win behind an impressive outing from Todd Stottlemyre, who pitche a complete game, allowing just one run on seven hits. The offense was sparked by Lance Johnson's run-scoring triple and multiple doubles.

Game 3: Cubs 8 Rockies 6
The Cubs took the Independence Day matchup in a high-scoring affair. Despite a four-run game from Geronimo Berroa and four RBI from Shawon Dunston, the Rockies' pitching struggled early, allowing eight runs in the first three innings.

Game 4: Cubs 7 Rockies 6
In another close contest, the Rockies again fell to the Cubs, losing the series. Shawon Dunston continued his strong hitting, launching a two-run home run and driving in three runs. The Rockies collected 18 hits but left too many runners on base, ultimately falling short.

Florida Marlins Series (1-2)
Game 1: Rockies 6 Marlins 3 (11 Innings)
Colorado secured a dramatic extra-inning victory. Armando Reynoso pitched well through eight innings, and Ed Taubensee delivered a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th to seal the win.

Game 2: Marlins 4 Rockies 1
The Marlins took the second game, holding the Rockies' offense to just one run on seven hits. Jim Leyritz hit a three-run home run for Florida.

Game 3: Marlins 4 Rockies 2
Florida completed the series win, with the Rockies' offense once again struggling to score runs. Mike Kingery hit a two-run home run in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

St. Louis Cardinals Series (3-0)
Game 1: Rockies 7 Cardinals 0
Terry Mulholland delivered a masterful performance, pitching 8.2 shutout innings, allowing only four hits, to lead the Rockies to a dominant victory. The offense provided plenty of support, with Shawon Dunston hitting a home run and driving in three.

Game 2: Rockies 3 Cardinals 1
Colorado continued their winning ways with another strong pitching effort, this time from Gil Heredia, who allowed just one run over six innings. Kevin Ritz secured his 11th save.

Game 3: Rockies 5 Cardinals 4
The Rockies completed the sweep in a thrilling comeback victory. Shawon Dunston was the hero, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning, his 10th of the season. Dave Burba picked up the win in relief, and Kevin Ritz earned his 12th save.

First Half Wrap-Up
The Rockies head into the All-Star Break with an overall record of 38-50. While the team faced significant challenges, including a lengthy losing streak, they showed resilience in the final stretch, particularly with the impressive sweep of the Cardinals. The offense has shown flashes of power and the ability to collect hits, but consistency remains a goal. The pitching staff has had some standout performances, but also moments of struggle.

08-06-2025, 11:15 PM	#48
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies Hit the All-Star Break As the first half of the inaugural season draws to a close, our Colorado Rockies have navigated a challenging stretch of games leading up to the All-Star Break. After breaking their long losing streak on the road, the team returned home for a series against the Cubs and one against the Marlins before heading to St. Louis to face the Cardinals. Chicago Cubs Series (1-3) Game 1: Cubs 8 Rockies 5 The Rockies fell in the opener despite a strong offensive showing from Lance Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. The Cubs pulled away late, scoring four runs in the ninth inning. Game 2: Rockies 6 Cubs 1 Colorado bounced back with a dominant performance, securing a win behind an impressive outing from Todd Stottlemyre, who pitche a complete game, allowing just one run on seven hits. The offense was sparked by Lance Johnson's run-scoring triple and multiple doubles. Game 3: Cubs 8 Rockies 6 The Cubs took the Independence Day matchup in a high-scoring affair. Despite a four-run game from Geronimo Berroa and four RBI from Shawon Dunston, the Rockies' pitching struggled early, allowing eight runs in the first three innings. Game 4: Cubs 7 Rockies 6 In another close contest, the Rockies again fell to the Cubs, losing the series. Shawon Dunston continued his strong hitting, launching a two-run home run and driving in three runs. The Rockies collected 18 hits but left too many runners on base, ultimately falling short. Florida Marlins Series (1-2) Game 1: Rockies 6 Marlins 3 (11 Innings) Colorado secured a dramatic extra-inning victory. Armando Reynoso pitched well through eight innings, and Ed Taubensee delivered a walk-off three-run home run in the bottom of the 11th to seal the win. Game 2: Marlins 4 Rockies 1 The Marlins took the second game, holding the Rockies' offense to just one run on seven hits. Jim Leyritz hit a three-run home run for Florida. Game 3: Marlins 4 Rockies 2 Florida completed the series win, with the Rockies' offense once again struggling to score runs. Mike Kingery hit a two-run home run in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. St. Louis Cardinals Series (3-0) Game 1: Rockies 7 Cardinals 0 Terry Mulholland delivered a masterful performance, pitching 8.2 shutout innings, allowing only four hits, to lead the Rockies to a dominant victory. The offense provided plenty of support, with Shawon Dunston hitting a home run and driving in three. Game 2: Rockies 3 Cardinals 1 Colorado continued their winning ways with another strong pitching effort, this time from Gil Heredia, who allowed just one run over six innings. Kevin Ritz secured his 11th save. Game 3: Rockies 5 Cardinals 4 The Rockies completed the sweep in a thrilling comeback victory. Shawon Dunston was the hero, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning, his 10th of the season. Dave Burba picked up the win in relief, and Kevin Ritz earned his 12th save. First Half Wrap-Up The Rockies head into the All-Star Break with an overall record of 38-50. While the team faced significant challenges, including a lengthy losing streak, they showed resilience in the final stretch, particularly with the impressive sweep of the Cardinals. The offense has shown flashes of power and the ability to collect hits, but consistency remains a goal. The pitching staff has had some standout performances, but also moments of struggle.