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Fantasy Skipper · 08-22-2025, 02:23 PM

September Start Against the New York Mets
The Rockies opened September on the road against the New York Mets, dropping the first gam 5-3. Despite a strong outing from Gil Heredia, who allowed only one run over six innings, the Mets secured the win with a go-ahead, bases loaded walk in the seventh inning. Notably, in this game Alex Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit by going 2-for-3.

Colorado bounced back in the second game of the series, defeating the Mets, 7-4. Sandy Alomar Jr. had a strong offensive showing with two doubles and two RBI.
Rookie Alex Rodriguez continued to impress, contributing two hits and two RBI, including a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning that broke a 1-1 tie, leading the Rockies to a 7-3 victory in the rubber match game of the three-game series. Through his first three MLB games, Rodriguez is hitting a cool .500 with two doubles and four RBI.

Rockies Get Swept at Home by the Pirates
Following their trip to New York, the Rockies returned to Mile High Stadium to face the surging Pittsburgh Pirates, who were on a hot streak. The Pirates swept the three-game series.

Pittsburgh defeated Colorado 6-4 in the first game. Despite a solid performance from starting pitcher Melido Perez, the bullpen faltered in the eighth inning, allowing the Pirates to take the lead on a 3-run home run by Eddie Williams.

The Pirates took game two with a 6-3 victory. Orlando Merced delivered a key two-run single, and pitcher Tom Gordon earned his 16th with of the season. The Rockies managed home runs from Andres Galarrago and B.J. Surhoff, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pirates.

The series finale was a high-scoring blowout that saw the Pirates dominate the Rockies 22-8. Pittsburgh's offense was nearly unstoppable, led by Andy Van Slyke (two home runs, six RBI) and Barry Bonds (two home runs). While the Rockies pitching staff struggled mightily, Alex Rodriguez continued to show he is ready for the big leagues, collecting three hits, including two doubles.

08-22-2025, 02:23 PM	#114
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Last Month of the Season Begins September Start Against the New York Mets The Rockies opened September on the road against the New York Mets, dropping the first gam 5-3. Despite a strong outing from Gil Heredia, who allowed only one run over six innings, the Mets secured the win with a go-ahead, bases loaded walk in the seventh inning. Notably, in this game Alex Rodriguez recorded his first major league hit by going 2-for-3. Colorado bounced back in the second game of the series, defeating the Mets, 7-4. Sandy Alomar Jr. had a strong offensive showing with two doubles and two RBI. Rookie Alex Rodriguez continued to impress, contributing two hits and two RBI, including a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning that broke a 1-1 tie, leading the Rockies to a 7-3 victory in the rubber match game of the three-game series. Through his first three MLB games, Rodriguez is hitting a cool .500 with two doubles and four RBI. Rockies Get Swept at Home by the Pirates Following their trip to New York, the Rockies returned to Mile High Stadium to face the surging Pittsburgh Pirates, who were on a hot streak. The Pirates swept the three-game series. Pittsburgh defeated Colorado 6-4 in the first game. Despite a solid performance from starting pitcher Melido Perez, the bullpen faltered in the eighth inning, allowing the Pirates to take the lead on a 3-run home run by Eddie Williams. The Pirates took game two with a 6-3 victory. Orlando Merced delivered a key two-run single, and pitcher Tom Gordon earned his 16th with of the season. The Rockies managed home runs from Andres Galarrago and B.J. Surhoff, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pirates. The series finale was a high-scoring blowout that saw the Pirates dominate the Rockies 22-8. Pittsburgh's offense was nearly unstoppable, led by Andy Van Slyke (two home runs, six RBI) and Barry Bonds (two home runs). While the Rockies pitching staff struggled mightily, Alex Rodriguez continued to show he is ready for the big leagues, collecting three hits, including two doubles.