A Tough Night in Cincinnati 
The Rockies fell short against the Reds at Great American Ball Park, with a final score of 4-2. It was a game filled with opportunities, but ultimately some costly errors and missed chances let us down. From the start, the Reds were aggressive, and their leadoff man, TJ Friedl, set the tone with a home run in the first inning, immediately putting Cincinnati ahead right from the get-go.Rockies Answer Back in the 3rd Inning 
Despite a quiet start, the Rockies rallied in the third inning. Kyle Farmer and Austin Nola provided some offense with back-to-back singles. Our new spark plug, Mickey Moniak, delivered the goods by knocking them both in with a clutch single, giving us a glimmer of hope and a temporary lead at 2-1. We were feeling good... but only for a moment.Costly Errors and Missed Opportunities 
The Reds retaliated and capitalized on a fielding error in the fifth, allowing TJ Friedl to score again. In the seventh, a throwing error from Kyle Farmer put us in a tough spot and pushed the Reds' lead to 4-2. The Rockies' bats went quiet in the final innings, and we couldn't close the gap despite some efforts from Brenton Doyle and Yanquiel Fernández, who both managed to reach base in the eighth inning.Looking Forward 
Although it wasn't our night, Rockies fans know that the team has the heart and talent to bounce back. Our pitching kept us in the game, but errors showed that there's always room for improvement on defense. We'll regroup, work out the kinks, and come back stronger for our next matchup. Keep the faith, Rockies nation! Let's keep cheering for our boys and show our unwavering support. Go Rockies! 
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Reds (July 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 |