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Fantasy Skipper · 08-08-2025, 10:26 PM

After ending July on a scorching streak, winning 10 of 13 games at home, our Colorado Rockies embarked on a challenging road trip to start August, and unfortunately, the heat didn't travel with them. The team hit a significant snag, cooling off considerably as they faced the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Houston Astros.

The Road Trip: A Cold Welcome to August
San Francisco Giants (0-1)
August 1st v. San Francisco: The hot streak came to an end in a heartbreaking 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Giants at Mile High Stadium. Willie McGee's solo home run in the 10th off Jack Armstrong sealed the deal, snapping the Rockies four-game winning streak. This was their last home game before hitting the road.

Cincinnati Reds Series (1-3)
August 2nd vs Cincinnati Reds: The Rockies were routed 9-1 by the Reds. Jeff Branson was the star for Cincinnati with four hits, including three doubles and four RBI. Dwight Gooden struggled, giving up 8 earned runs in 4.2 innings.

August 3rd vs Cincinnati Reds: Another close loss, as the Rockies fell 4-3 to the Reds. Hal Morris's three-run home run in the fifth inning was the difference. Jacob Brumfield hit a three-run homer for Colorado, but it wasn't enough.

August 4th vs Cincinnati Reds: The losing streak for Colorado reached four games as the Reds earned a 4-3 win. Cincinnati had to overcome a fine effort from Rockies pitcher Gil Heredia, who went 6.2 innings and allowed just one run. However, a costly defensive lapse in the eighth inning allowed Cincinnati to score the go-ahead run.

August 5th vs Cincinnati Reds: The Rockies finally got a win in Cincinnati, a 5-3 victory. Troy Neel hit a clutch two-run pinch-hit home run in the top of the ninth to give Colorado the lead. Mark Gardner earned his first save as a Rocky.

San Diego Padres Series (2-1)
August 6th vs San Diego Padres (Game 1): In a wild slugfest, the Rockies outlasted the Padres 14-12. Pat Listach hit a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, and B.J. Surhoff blasted a two-run homer. Kevin Ritz picked up the win in relief in a game that saw 26 runs and 32 hits combined.

August 6th vs San Diego Padres (Game 2): The Padres took the second game of the double-header, winning 5-2. Doug Jones pitched well for San Diego, limiting the Rockies to one run over 6.1 innings. Shawon Dunston and Geronimo Berroa hit solo home runs for Colorado.

August 8th vs San Diego Padres: The Rockies closed out the San Diego series with a 6-4 victory. Armando Reynoso earned the win with six strong innings, and Lance Johnson delivered a key run-scoring single in the seventh. Mark Gardner earned his second save.

Los Angeles Dodgers Series (0-3)
August 9th vs Los Angeles Dodgers: The Rockies lost a close one, 7-6, to the Dodgers. Wally Joyner had a big day for LA with a home run and three RBI. Lance Johnson hit a two-run home run for Colorado.

August 10th vs Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers dominated the Rockies with an 11-3 win. Eric Davis hit a grand slam, and Orel Hershiser pitched a complete game for LA. B.J. Surhoff homered for Colorado.

August 11th vs Los Angeles Dodgers: The sweep was completed with a 7-3 Dodgers victory. Kevin Gross hit a three-run home run for LA. Troy Neel hit his fifth homer of the season for the Rockies.

Houston Astros Series (1-2)
August 13th vs Houston Astros: The Rockies snapped their losing skid with a 7-3 win over the Astros. Armando Reynoso picked up his sixth win, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing three runs. Pat Listach hit a key two-run triple.

August 14th vs. Houston Astros: The Astros walked off with a 5-4 extra-inning victory. Jose Uribe hit a game winning single in the 10th for Houston. Jeff Blauser and Geronimo Berroa hit late-game home runs for Colorado but it wasn't enough.

August 15 vs Houston Astros: The Astros took the series finale, winning 7-5. Brian Hunter had a massive five-hit game for Houston. Darryl Kile (acquired in a recent trade) hit his first career home run for the Rockies but Paul Abbott took the loss.

Road Woes Continue
After a promising end to July at home, the Rockies struggled on this extensive road trip, finishing with a 4-10 record. Their overall record now stands at 53-66. While there were flashes of strong offensive play and some good individual pitching performances, the team struggled with consistency, particularly on the mound, and defensive lapses proved costly in several games.

08-08-2025, 10:26 PM	#57
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies Go From Fire to Ice Cold in Early August Road Trip After ending July on a scorching streak, winning 10 of 13 games at home, our Colorado Rockies embarked on a challenging road trip to start August, and unfortunately, the heat didn't travel with them. The team hit a significant snag, cooling off considerably as they faced the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Houston Astros. The Road Trip: A Cold Welcome to August San Francisco Giants (0-1) August 1st v. San Francisco: The hot streak came to an end in a heartbreaking 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Giants at Mile High Stadium. Willie McGee's solo home run in the 10th off Jack Armstrong sealed the deal, snapping the Rockies four-game winning streak. This was their last home game before hitting the road. Cincinnati Reds Series (1-3) August 2nd vs Cincinnati Reds: The Rockies were routed 9-1 by the Reds. Jeff Branson was the star for Cincinnati with four hits, including three doubles and four RBI. Dwight Gooden struggled, giving up 8 earned runs in 4.2 innings. August 3rd vs Cincinnati Reds: Another close loss, as the Rockies fell 4-3 to the Reds. Hal Morris's three-run home run in the fifth inning was the difference. Jacob Brumfield hit a three-run homer for Colorado, but it wasn't enough. August 4th vs Cincinnati Reds: The losing streak for Colorado reached four games as the Reds earned a 4-3 win. Cincinnati had to overcome a fine effort from Rockies pitcher Gil Heredia, who went 6.2 innings and allowed just one run. However, a costly defensive lapse in the eighth inning allowed Cincinnati to score the go-ahead run. August 5th vs Cincinnati Reds: The Rockies finally got a win in Cincinnati, a 5-3 victory. Troy Neel hit a clutch two-run pinch-hit home run in the top of the ninth to give Colorado the lead. Mark Gardner earned his first save as a Rocky. San Diego Padres Series (2-1) August 6th vs San Diego Padres (Game 1): In a wild slugfest, the Rockies outlasted the Padres 14-12. Pat Listach hit a go-ahead two-run single in the ninth, and B.J. Surhoff blasted a two-run homer. Kevin Ritz picked up the win in relief in a game that saw 26 runs and 32 hits combined. August 6th vs San Diego Padres (Game 2): The Padres took the second game of the double-header, winning 5-2. Doug Jones pitched well for San Diego, limiting the Rockies to one run over 6.1 innings. Shawon Dunston and Geronimo Berroa hit solo home runs for Colorado. August 8th vs San Diego Padres: The Rockies closed out the San Diego series with a 6-4 victory. Armando Reynoso earned the win with six strong innings, and Lance Johnson delivered a key run-scoring single in the seventh. Mark Gardner earned his second save. Los Angeles Dodgers Series (0-3) August 9th vs Los Angeles Dodgers: The Rockies lost a close one, 7-6, to the Dodgers. Wally Joyner had a big day for LA with a home run and three RBI. Lance Johnson hit a two-run home run for Colorado. August 10th vs Los Angeles Dodgers: The Dodgers dominated the Rockies with an 11-3 win. Eric Davis hit a grand slam, and Orel Hershiser pitched a complete game for LA. B.J. Surhoff homered for Colorado. August 11th vs Los Angeles Dodgers: The sweep was completed with a 7-3 Dodgers victory. Kevin Gross hit a three-run home run for LA. Troy Neel hit his fifth homer of the season for the Rockies. Houston Astros Series (1-2) August 13th vs Houston Astros: The Rockies snapped their losing skid with a 7-3 win over the Astros. Armando Reynoso picked up his sixth win, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing three runs. Pat Listach hit a key two-run triple. August 14th vs. Houston Astros: The Astros walked off with a 5-4 extra-inning victory. Jose Uribe hit a game winning single in the 10th for Houston. Jeff Blauser and Geronimo Berroa hit late-game home runs for Colorado but it wasn't enough. August 15 vs Houston Astros: The Astros took the series finale, winning 7-5. Brian Hunter had a massive five-hit game for Houston. Darryl Kile (acquired in a recent trade) hit his first career home run for the Rockies but Paul Abbott took the loss. Road Woes Continue After a promising end to July at home, the Rockies struggled on this extensive road trip, finishing with a 4-10 record. Their overall record now stands at 53-66. While there were flashes of strong offensive play and some good individual pitching performances, the team struggled with consistency, particularly on the mound, and defensive lapses proved costly in several games.