A Tough Day at the Office for the Rockies
Well, Rockies fans, it wasn't our night out there against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game ended with a tough 1-5 defeat. Our boys had some sparks, but the Pirates were just a bit ahead on all fronts tonight. Let's break it down.
The Pirate Power Surge
The Pirates got the jump on us early in the 2nd inning. After Tommy Pham singled to center, Andrew McCutchen took one deep, a 391-footer to left. That homer set the tone and put us two runs down early. Things didn't get better in the 3rd inning when Jared Triolo hit a two-run homer, extending their lead to 4-0.
Rockies' Struggles at the Plate
Unfortunately, our squad struggled to find their rhythm at the plate. Tyler Freeman and Warming Bernabel had a particularly tough time, both racking up multiple strikeouts. But we finally saw a glimmer of hope in the 9th inning! Brenton Doyle managed to connect and save us from a shutout with a massive 412-foot homer to center. It was a proud moment for us Rockies fans and perhaps a sign of things to come.
Looking Forward
Though it was a rough game, let's keep our heads high, Rockies fans! There's promising talent in the lineup, and I'm sure they'll bounce back stronger in the next outing. Let's hope Kyle Karros, who showed some fight with a hit, and the rest of our team turn things around soon. Let's keep supporting our boys with all we've got. Go Rockies!
Scoreboard for Rockies @ Pirates (August 23rd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |