Tough Night at Coors Field
Ah, Coors Field. Usually, our Rockies shine under the Denver skies, but last night's game against the Phillies was a rough one. As a Rockies fan, it's hard to watch a loss, especially a gritty battle that ends 8-4 in favor of the Phillies. Let's break it down.
Early Spark Fizzles Out
The game started with promise. Philly snagged the first run in the top of the 1st, but our boys were quick to respond. Thanks to a solid single by Brendan Rodgers, we tied it up in the bottom of the 1st. Yeah, Rodgers!
That's the Rockies spirit we know and love.Hunter Goodman's fielder's choice RBI in the 2nd grabbed us the lead, feeling like we might just keep that momentum. And when Kris Bryant grounded out to bring Ezequiel Tovar home in the 3rd? We were up 3-1. Our cheers echoed off the mountains!
The Slippery Slope
Then came the dreaded final innings. Despite holding a slim lead into the 8th, the wheels came off in the 9th. Our bullpen, usually rock solid, couldn't stem the Philly tide. Five runs in the top of the 9th, including a Bryce Harper homer that almost felt like it broke the sound barrier, sealed our fate.
Charlie Blackmon - a shining beacon of hope - doubled in the bottom of the 9th, scoring Goodman and giving us a brief glimmer. But, alas, it was too little too late. Blackmon, you're always our Rocky Mountain hero!
Reflections in the Aftermath
As Rockies fans, we bleed purple through thick and thin. Tonight was tough, no sugarcoating it. Our boys fought hard, but the Phillies were just a swing better. Hats off to Harper and his crew - they played great baseball.Looking forward, let's channel this energy into the next game. We've seen what our team can do, and there's plenty of season left. Let's hold onto that early-game spirit and push through. Onward, Rockies!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Rockies (May 26th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 1 |