Kyle Freeland Dominates as Rockies Snap Losing Streak Against Cardinals
In a much-needed win for the Colorado Rockies, pitcher Kyle Freeland delivered a stellar performance on Tuesday night against the St. Louis Cardinals. Giving up only five hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, Freeland led the Rockies to a 3-0 victory, breaking their eight-game losing streak.
Freeland (3-12) showed his dominance on the mound, walking only two batters and striking out two in his longest outing since his career-best 8 1/3-inning performance against the Chicago White Sox on July 9, 2017.
The Rockies’ offense was also on fire, with Hunter Goodman hitting a home run to contribute to the team’s three runs. But it was Freeland’s impressive pitching that stole the show and secured the much-needed win for the struggling Rockies.
The game was not without its tense moments, as the Cardinals threatened to score in the eighth inning. However, Freeland remained composed and was able to get out of the jam, leaving the Cardinals scoreless.
The Rockies’ bullpen also played a crucial role in securing the win, with Victor Vodnik pitching the final 1 2/3 innings and earning his third save of the season. This also marked the team’s second shutout of the season, after previously blanking the Cardinals in Denver on July 23.
With this win, the Rockies hope to turn their season around and continue their momentum in the upcoming games. And with Freeland’s dominant performance, they have a strong chance of doing just that.
Rockies Snap Losing Streak with 3-0 Win Against Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) – In a dominant performance, Kyle Freeland led the Colorado Rockies to a 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. The left-handed pitcher gave up only five hits in a season-high 7 1/3 innings, while Hunter Goodman added a home run to secure the win.
Freeland’s impressive outing included two walks and two strikeouts, marking his longest appearance since 2017. The Rockies’ second shutout of the season was also aided by Victor Vodnik, who pitched the final 1 2/3 innings and earned his third save.
The Cardinals’ starter, Matthew Liberatore, had a strong start with three strikeouts in the first inning and retiring the first nine batters he faced. However, he ultimately allowed three runs on four hits and a walk in four-plus innings.
Goodman’s two-run homer in the fourth inning and Kyle Farmer’s single in the fifth inning expanded the Rockies’ lead to 3-0. Cardinals’ first baseman Willson Contreras left the game with a right foot contusion after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning.
The game was delayed by rain for 41 minutes before starting. The key moment came when Goodman hit his team-leading 23rd homer of the season, a 442-foot shot over the lower-deck seats in left and onto the concourse.
Freeland also reached a milestone in the game, recording his 900th career strikeout by striking out Jordan Walker in the seventh inning. He joins Jorge De La Rosa and Germán Márquez as the only pitchers to reach 900 strikeouts with the Rockies.
The Rockies will look to continue their winning streak with LHP Austin Gomber on the mound against Cardinals rookie RHP Michael McGreevy on Wednesday.
Key Moment: Goodman’s 442-foot homer gave the Rockies a 2-0 lead and was the longest home run at Busch Stadium this season.
Key Stat: Freeland’s strikeout of Jordan Walker marked his 900th career strikeout, making him the third pitcher in Rockies history to reach this milestone.
Up Next: Rockies LHP Austin Gomber (0-6, 6.52 ERA) will face Cardinals rookie RHP Michael McGreevy (4-2, 4.40) on Wednesday.
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