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Fantasy Skipper · 08-07-2025, 10:59 PM

Chicago Cubs Series (1-3)
The Rockies faced a tough challenge against the Cubs at historic Wrigley Field, managing to take only one of the four games.

Game 1: Cubs 8 Rockies 1
The Rockies began the second half with a lopsided loss. Ryne Sandberg was the star for Chicago, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. Terry Mulholland, unfortunately, left the game with an injury after a collision while running the bases.

Game 2: Rockies 7 Cubs 6
Colorado bounced back with a hard-fought victory. Jacob Brumfield had a huge day at the plate going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, and three RBI. B.J. Surhoff also hit his first home run of the season. Gil Heredia picked up the win, and Jack Armstrong earned the save.

Game 3: Cubs 6 Rockies 2
The Cubs regained control, with Frank Castillo pitching effectively against the Rockies' lineup. Ryne Sandberg continued his power surge with a three-run homer run in the fourth inning.

Game 4: Cubs 5 Rockies 2
Chicago closed out the series win, holding the Rockies to just two runs despite 11 hits. Mike Kingery hit a two-run home run in the ninth, but it was too little, too late.

Florida Marlins Series (2-1)
Game 1: Rockies 11 Marlins 8
In a wild, high-scoring affair, the Rockies staged a late comeback. Trailing in the ninth, B.J. Surhoff delivered a crucial two-run single to put Colorado ahead. Troy Neel had a great game with a double, two walks, and three RBI. Kevin Ritz earned the win, Dave Burba picked up his first save.

Game 2 Rockies 5 Marlins 0
Gil Heredia delivered a masterful performance, pitching 6.1 shoutout innings, allowing only three hits, to lead the Rockies to a dominant victory. Shawon Dunston had a two-run single, and the offense collected 12 hits.

Game 3 Marlins 9 Rockies 4
The Marlins were able to salvage one game in the series, with Mark McLemore driving in four runs. The Rockies; pitching struggled in the late innings, giving up seven runs in the seventh and eighth.

08-07-2025, 10:59 PM	#53
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies Open Second Half with Road Trip to Chicago and Florida Chicago Cubs Series (1-3) The Rockies faced a tough challenge against the Cubs at historic Wrigley Field, managing to take only one of the four games. Game 1: Cubs 8 Rockies 1 The Rockies began the second half with a lopsided loss. Ryne Sandberg was the star for Chicago, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. Terry Mulholland, unfortunately, left the game with an injury after a collision while running the bases. Game 2: Rockies 7 Cubs 6 Colorado bounced back with a hard-fought victory. Jacob Brumfield had a huge day at the plate going 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, and three RBI. B.J. Surhoff also hit his first home run of the season. Gil Heredia picked up the win, and Jack Armstrong earned the save. Game 3: Cubs 6 Rockies 2 The Cubs regained control, with Frank Castillo pitching effectively against the Rockies' lineup. Ryne Sandberg continued his power surge with a three-run homer run in the fourth inning. Game 4: Cubs 5 Rockies 2 Chicago closed out the series win, holding the Rockies to just two runs despite 11 hits. Mike Kingery hit a two-run home run in the ninth, but it was too little, too late. Florida Marlins Series (2-1) Game 1: Rockies 11 Marlins 8 In a wild, high-scoring affair, the Rockies staged a late comeback. Trailing in the ninth, B.J. Surhoff delivered a crucial two-run single to put Colorado ahead. Troy Neel had a great game with a double, two walks, and three RBI. Kevin Ritz earned the win, Dave Burba picked up his first save. Game 2 Rockies 5 Marlins 0 Gil Heredia delivered a masterful performance, pitching 6.1 shoutout innings, allowing only three hits, to lead the Rockies to a dominant victory. Shawon Dunston had a two-run single, and the offense collected 12 hits. Game 3 Marlins 9 Rockies 4 The Marlins were able to salvage one game in the series, with Mark McLemore driving in four runs. The Rockies; pitching struggled in the late innings, giving up seven runs in the seventh and eighth.