Tough Day at the Diamond
It was a tough day for us Rockies fans as our boys in purple took on the Seattle Mariners, and sadly, we didn’t come out on top. The final score was a heart-stinging 10-2, in favor of the Mariners. Let's dive into how the game unfolded.A Promising Start That Faded
The game kicked off with promise as the Rockies managed to put two runs on the board early in the first inning. Elias Díaz was the early hero, doubling to right, which brought Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon home thanks to a fielding error by Mariners’ Jorge Polanco. At that moment, hope was high, and Coors Field was buzzing with the possibility of another home win.But then came the Mariners’ second inning, swinging with a vengeance as they put up six runs, turning our lead into dust. J.P. Crawford's triple was like a dagger to the heart, clearing the bases and suddenly putting the Mariners up by three, a lead they would only continue to build on.
Rockies' Bats Go Quiet
From there, our hitting seemed to vanish into the thin Colorado air. Mariners' pitchers kept our lineup guessing, resulting in groundout after groundout and strikeout after strikeout. The Rockies' offense that showed up in the first inning seemed like a distant memory as we failed to plate anymore runs for the rest of the game.Shining Moments in a Tough Loss
Despite the loss, there were a few moments worth tipping your hat to. Díaz showed up big with that two-run double in the first, giving us a fleeting glimpse of victory. Montero also managed to find some success at the plate, nabbing a couple of singles, though they would ultimately lead to naught.Where Do We Go From Here?
It's a question we find ourselves asking more often than we'd like, but every game is a new opportunity. The Rockies have shown they have the capability to start strong but finding that push to maintain momentum and capitalize on opportunities is what's needed. The talent is there, from Tovar’s persistence at bat to Díaz’ clutch hitting, it’s clear we have the pieces. It’s just about putting them together into a consistently winning puzzle.As we shake off the dust from this game, let’s rally behind our Rockies, knowing that in baseball, anything can happen, and often does. Onto the next one, and as always, go Rockies!
Scoreboard for Mariners @ Rockies (April 22nd, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 1 |