A Tough Day at Coors Field
As a Rockies fan, this was a tough game to watch. The Philadelphia Phillies shut out our Colorado Rockies, 2-0, in a game that showcased some strong pitching from the opposition. Despite some efforts from our squad, we couldn't quite get the offense going today.
Rockies' Opportunities
We had some glimmers of hope in the bottom of the 2nd when Brenton Doyle stepped up with a triple to right field. It seemed like we could bring him home, but the Phillies' defense held firm. Similarly, in the 3rd inning, Ezequiel Tovar singled to right, advancing Jordan Beck to third, but once again, we couldn't capitalize.Jordan Beck himself showed some promise later on with a single in the 3rd inning and a double in the 7th. We even saw him steal third base, but again, our bats went cold at crucial moments.
Solid Pitching overshadowed by Errors
Our pitching had some strong moments. We saw Márquez and Bird holding the Phillies at bay, with Bird delivering a clean 8th inning, striking out one and not allowing any runners. However, a couple of key errors, including one by Ezequiel Tovar in the 4th inning, allowed the Phillies to jump to an early lead they never relinquished.Final Thoughts
It's always a heartbreaker to see our Rockies unable to convert opportunities and lose at home.
The Phillies played a disciplined game, and sadly, we fell just short. We'll regroup and come back stronger in the next game! Onward, Rockies! 
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Rockies (May 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |