Exciting Victory for the Rockies!
What a game, Rockies fans! Our Colorado Rockies came out on top with a thrilling 9-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs. From nail-biting strikeouts to home runs that had us all cheering, this game had it all.
First Inning Woes
The game didn't start the way we hoped, with Cody Bellinger driving in two runs for the Cubs in the top of the 1st inning. But we Rockies fans know that it's not how you start, it's how you finish!Rockies' Redemption in the Second Inning
Our boys came roaring back in the bottom of the 2nd inning. Ryan McMahon and Brendan Rodgers paved the way, with Hunter Goodman smashing a 430-foot homer to put us ahead 3-2.
Adding to the Lead
We kept the momentum going with Michael Toglia and Hunter Goodman delivering key hits in the 4th inning, extending our lead to 4-2. This was followed by a solo homer from Ezequiel Tovar in the 7th inning, making it 5-2.
Tough 8th Inning
The Cubs fought back hard in the top of the 8th. A three-run homer from Michael Busch tied the game at 5-5. For a moment, it felt like the game might slip away.
Heroics in the Bottom of the 8th
But our Rockies weren't done yet! With bases loaded, Hunter Goodman came through once again, crushing a grand slam to left center, putting us ahead 9-5. What a clutch performance!
Closing It Out
In the 9th inning, Halvorsen took the mound and slammed the door shut, securing the victory by striking out Ian Happ and getting Dansby Swanson and Seiya Suzuki out. Game over, Rockies win!Final Thoughts
This was a fantastic team effort with standout performances from Hunter Goodman, Brendan Rodgers, and Ezequiel Tovar. Here's to many more victories this season. Let's keep the momentum going, Rockies!
Scoreboard for Cubs @ Rockies (September 14th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 |