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Fantasy Skipper · 08-19-2025, 06:46 PM

The Rockies returned home to Mile High Stadium for a challenging stretch of games against some of the best teams in the National League.

Dodgers Series: A Mixed Bag Against the NL West Leaders (1-2)
Game 1: Dodgers 10 Rockies 3
The Dodgers powered past the Rockies in the opener, with Ron Gant leading the charge with a 3-RBI performance, including his 27th home run of the season. Los Angeles jumped out to an early lead, and despite a two-run homer from Dante Bichette for Colorado, the Dodgers' offense proved too much.

Game 2: Dodgers 6 Rockies 4
Los Angeles continued its strong hitting, as Darryl Strawberry blasted two home runs and drove in three runs. The Rockies battle back, but ultimately fell short despite a decent offensive output, accumulating 10 hits.

Game 3 Rockies 5 Dodgers 4 (10 innings)
In a thrilling extra-inning affair, the Rockies secured a dramatic walk-off victory! Geronimo Berroa played the hero, launching a solo home run in the bottom of the tenth inning of Tim Crews to seal the win. Dante Bichette also showcased his power and speed, hitting two triples, setting a new Rockies' regular season game record. Chuck McElroy picked up his first win as a Rocky.

Braves Series: Fighting Hard, But Falling Short (1-2)
Game 1: Braves 4 Rockies 3
This was a tight contest, with the Braves prevailing behind a solid outing from starter John Candelaria. Atlanta's offense was propelled by two home runs from Tino Martinez and one from Javier Lopez. The Rockies attempted a late rally, with Geronimo Berroa hitting a ninth-inning solo home run but it wasn't enough.

Game 2: Braves 13 Rockies 5
Atlanta's offense exploded in the second game, scoring 13 runs. Greg Olson knocked in five runs, and Deion Sanders hit a 3-run homer in a big second inning. For the Rockies, Dante Bichette continued his strong hitting with his third homer, and Mike Lansing added a two-run shot in the ninth, but the deficit was too large to overcome.

Game 3: Rockies 7 Braves 5
The Rockies found their stride in the series finale against the Braves, securing a solid victory. Pat Listach led the offense with two hits and two runs scored. Frank Castilo earned his second win, pitching 5.2 innings and striking out seven. The bullpen, including Darryl Kile, held strong to close the game.

Reds Series: Sweeping Success (3-0)
Game 1: Rockies 3 Res 1
The Rockies started this series on a positive note, with Jose Guzman delivering a strong pitching performance, earning his first win of the season. He allowed just one run over 7.1 innings. Dante Bichette continued his hot streak, hitting his fourth home run and contributing significantly to the Rockies' offense. Chuck McElroy also earned his fourth save.

Game 2: Rockies 5 Reds 2
The winning continued for Colorado, with B.J. Surhoff leading the way offensively with a home run and two runs scored. The decisive blow came in the seventh inning when pinch-hitter Mike Lansing delivered a 2-run single to give the Rockies the lead. Darryl Kile secured his first save of the season.

Game 3: Rockies 8 Reds 6
In a high-scoring finale, the Rockies completed the sweep. Mike Lansing was the star of the show, slugging two home runs and driving in four runs. Dante Bichette and Geronimo Berroa also contributed with home runs, showcasing the team's offensive firepower. Chuck McElroy earned his fifth save, closing out a successful homestand.

08-19-2025, 06:46 PM	#108
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies Navigate Tough Homestand The Rockies returned home to Mile High Stadium for a challenging stretch of games against some of the best teams in the National League. Dodgers Series: A Mixed Bag Against the NL West Leaders (1-2) Game 1: Dodgers 10 Rockies 3 The Dodgers powered past the Rockies in the opener, with Ron Gant leading the charge with a 3-RBI performance, including his 27th home run of the season. Los Angeles jumped out to an early lead, and despite a two-run homer from Dante Bichette for Colorado, the Dodgers' offense proved too much. Game 2: Dodgers 6 Rockies 4 Los Angeles continued its strong hitting, as Darryl Strawberry blasted two home runs and drove in three runs. The Rockies battle back, but ultimately fell short despite a decent offensive output, accumulating 10 hits. Game 3 Rockies 5 Dodgers 4 (10 innings) In a thrilling extra-inning affair, the Rockies secured a dramatic walk-off victory! Geronimo Berroa played the hero, launching a solo home run in the bottom of the tenth inning of Tim Crews to seal the win. Dante Bichette also showcased his power and speed, hitting two triples, setting a new Rockies' regular season game record. Chuck McElroy picked up his first win as a Rocky. Braves Series: Fighting Hard, But Falling Short (1-2) Game 1: Braves 4 Rockies 3 This was a tight contest, with the Braves prevailing behind a solid outing from starter John Candelaria. Atlanta's offense was propelled by two home runs from Tino Martinez and one from Javier Lopez. The Rockies attempted a late rally, with Geronimo Berroa hitting a ninth-inning solo home run but it wasn't enough. Game 2: Braves 13 Rockies 5 Atlanta's offense exploded in the second game, scoring 13 runs. Greg Olson knocked in five runs, and Deion Sanders hit a 3-run homer in a big second inning. For the Rockies, Dante Bichette continued his strong hitting with his third homer, and Mike Lansing added a two-run shot in the ninth, but the deficit was too large to overcome. Game 3: Rockies 7 Braves 5 The Rockies found their stride in the series finale against the Braves, securing a solid victory. Pat Listach led the offense with two hits and two runs scored. Frank Castilo earned his second win, pitching 5.2 innings and striking out seven. The bullpen, including Darryl Kile, held strong to close the game. Reds Series: Sweeping Success (3-0) Game 1: Rockies 3 Res 1 The Rockies started this series on a positive note, with Jose Guzman delivering a strong pitching performance, earning his first win of the season. He allowed just one run over 7.1 innings. Dante Bichette continued his hot streak, hitting his fourth home run and contributing significantly to the Rockies' offense. Chuck McElroy also earned his fourth save. Game 2: Rockies 5 Reds 2 The winning continued for Colorado, with B.J. Surhoff leading the way offensively with a home run and two runs scored. The decisive blow came in the seventh inning when pinch-hitter Mike Lansing delivered a 2-run single to give the Rockies the lead. Darryl Kile secured his first save of the season. Game 3: Rockies 8 Reds 6 In a high-scoring finale, the Rockies completed the sweep. Mike Lansing was the star of the show, slugging two home runs and driving in four runs. Dante Bichette and Geronimo Berroa also contributed with home runs, showcasing the team's offensive firepower. Chuck McElroy earned his fifth save, closing out a successful homestand.