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Fantasy Skipper · 08-08-2025, 10:54 PM

Just when wee thought things couldn't get tougher, our Colorado Rockies embarked on another road trip, this time to face the Phillies and Mets, and unfortunately, the August slump deepened considerably. The team's struggles continued leading to a disappointing 2-5 record on this latest swing.

Philadelphia Phillies Series (0-3)
August 23rd vs. Phillies: A heartbreaking 3-2 extra-inning loss kicked off the trip. Despite a two-run home run from Jacob Brumfield in the fifth, the Phillies won it in the tenth on a walk-off single by Alex Cole. Terry Mulholland delivered a solid start, but Dave Burba took the loss.

August 24th vs. Phillies: The struggles continued with 7-2 defeat. Gil Heredia had a rough outing, giving up six runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings. Phillies right fielder Cory Snyder had a huge day with a home run and a double. Jeff Blauser hit a two-run homer for Colorado.

August 25th vs. Phillies: The Phillies completed the sweep with a 6-3 victory. Armando Reynoso was hit hard early, giving up six runs in two innings. Cory Snyder again tormented the Rockies, blasting a three-run home run. Shawon Dunston homered for Colorado, but the offense couldn't keep pace with Philadelphia's powerful lineup.

New York Mets Series (2-2)
August 26th vs. Mets: A much needed 6-2 win broke the losing streak! Darryl Kile was outstanding pitching seven strong innings and allowing just two runs. B.J. Surhoff delivered a crucial two-run single in the seventh to extend the lead, and Lance Johnson had three hits and two RBI.

August 27th vs. Mets: The Mets took a wild game, 7-5. Despite home runs from Torey Lovullo and B.J. Surhoff in the eighth inning to tie the game, the Mets' power proved too much as Joe Orsulak, Sid Fernandez (yes, the pitcher), and Andres Galarraga all homered. Dwight Gooden was tagged with the loss.

August 28th vs. Mets: Terry Mulholland pitched a gem, leading the Rockies to a 2-0 shutout victory. Mulholland went six scoreless innings, allowing eight hits. Sandy Alomar Jr. provided the go-ahead RBI single in the fifth, and Mark Gardner closed it out for his third save.

August 29th vs. Mets: Another heartbreaking walk-off loss for the Rockies, falling 7-5. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, Spike Owen hit a three-run walk-off home run off Jack Armstrong. Torey Lovullo hit his fifth home run of the season, and Jeff Blauser added a two-run single for Colorado.

Overall August & The Road Ahead
This seven-game road trip saw the Rockies go 2-5. Combined with their previous homestand struggles, their August record now stands at a dismal 7-19. Their overall season record has fallen to 56-75. The team's offensive inconsistencies, coupled with occasional struggles from the pitching staff and defensive lapses, have made August a month to forget.

Media Reactions
"Mile High Mike" O'Connell, Denver Sports Radio
"Another brutal road trip, folks! Just brutal! Swept by the Phillies, again, then the Mets carve us up, including another walk-off. We show flashes, like Kile's start or Mulholland's gem, but it's never enough. The bats go cold, the bullpen falters, or we just make too many mistakes. August has been a nightmare. It's tough to watch, tough to even talk about. We need to find something, anything, to turn this around. But hey, the Broncos season kicks off in two weeks!"

Isabelle "Izzy" Garcia, The Denver Post
"The Colorado Rockies' August struggles continued unabated on their recent road trip, with a sweep at the hands of the Phillies and a series split to the Mets. The team's overall 2-5 record on this trip is indicative of a deeper inconsistency plaguing the club. While individual bright spots, such as Darryl Kile and Terry Mulholland's strong pitching performances, offer glimpses of potential, the collective execution, remains a significant challenge. Manger Dusty Rhodes and General Manager Caleb Thorne are facing an uphill battel to instill the necessary consistency for this expansion team to compete in the final month of the season."

08-08-2025, 10:54 PM	#59
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies August Swoon Continues on the Road Just when wee thought things couldn't get tougher, our Colorado Rockies embarked on another road trip, this time to face the Phillies and Mets, and unfortunately, the August slump deepened considerably. The team's struggles continued leading to a disappointing 2-5 record on this latest swing. Philadelphia Phillies Series (0-3) August 23rd vs. Phillies: A heartbreaking 3-2 extra-inning loss kicked off the trip. Despite a two-run home run from Jacob Brumfield in the fifth, the Phillies won it in the tenth on a walk-off single by Alex Cole. Terry Mulholland delivered a solid start, but Dave Burba took the loss. August 24th vs. Phillies: The struggles continued with 7-2 defeat. Gil Heredia had a rough outing, giving up six runs on eight hits in just 3.2 innings. Phillies right fielder Cory Snyder had a huge day with a home run and a double. Jeff Blauser hit a two-run homer for Colorado. August 25th vs. Phillies: The Phillies completed the sweep with a 6-3 victory. Armando Reynoso was hit hard early, giving up six runs in two innings. Cory Snyder again tormented the Rockies, blasting a three-run home run. Shawon Dunston homered for Colorado, but the offense couldn't keep pace with Philadelphia's powerful lineup. New York Mets Series (2-2) August 26th vs. Mets: A much needed 6-2 win broke the losing streak! Darryl Kile was outstanding pitching seven strong innings and allowing just two runs. B.J. Surhoff delivered a crucial two-run single in the seventh to extend the lead, and Lance Johnson had three hits and two RBI. August 27th vs. Mets: The Mets took a wild game, 7-5. Despite home runs from Torey Lovullo and B.J. Surhoff in the eighth inning to tie the game, the Mets' power proved too much as Joe Orsulak, Sid Fernandez (yes, the pitcher), and Andres Galarraga all homered. Dwight Gooden was tagged with the loss. August 28th vs. Mets: Terry Mulholland pitched a gem, leading the Rockies to a 2-0 shutout victory. Mulholland went six scoreless innings, allowing eight hits. Sandy Alomar Jr. provided the go-ahead RBI single in the fifth, and Mark Gardner closed it out for his third save. August 29th vs. Mets: Another heartbreaking walk-off loss for the Rockies, falling 7-5. With the game tied in the bottom of the ninth, Spike Owen hit a three-run walk-off home run off Jack Armstrong. Torey Lovullo hit his fifth home run of the season, and Jeff Blauser added a two-run single for Colorado. Overall August & The Road Ahead This seven-game road trip saw the Rockies go 2-5. Combined with their previous homestand struggles, their August record now stands at a dismal 7-19. Their overall season record has fallen to 56-75. The team's offensive inconsistencies, coupled with occasional struggles from the pitching staff and defensive lapses, have made August a month to forget. Media Reactions "Mile High Mike" O'Connell, Denver Sports Radio "Another brutal road trip, folks! Just brutal! Swept by the Phillies, again, then the Mets carve us up, including another walk-off. We show flashes, like Kile's start or Mulholland's gem, but it's never enough. The bats go cold, the bullpen falters, or we just make too many mistakes. August has been a nightmare. It's tough to watch, tough to even talk about. We need to find something, anything, to turn this around. But hey, the Broncos season kicks off in two weeks!" Isabelle "Izzy" Garcia, The Denver Post "The Colorado Rockies' August struggles continued unabated on their recent road trip, with a sweep at the hands of the Phillies and a series split to the Mets. The team's overall 2-5 record on this trip is indicative of a deeper inconsistency plaguing the club. While individual bright spots, such as Darryl Kile and Terry Mulholland's strong pitching performances, offer glimpses of potential, the collective execution, remains a significant challenge. Manger Dusty Rhodes and General Manager Caleb Thorne are facing an uphill battel to instill the necessary consistency for this expansion team to compete in the final month of the season."