“McMahon’s Three-Run Homer Leads Rockies to Victory Against Cardinals”
In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, Ryan McMahon’s three-run home run propelled the Colorado Rockies to an 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Rockies’ victory was also thanks to a strong pitching performance by Bradley Blalock, who allowed only two runs in 5 1/3 innings.
Blalock (1-2) earned the win for the Rockies, giving up just eight hits, one walk, and one hit-by-pitch. The Cardinals’ starter, Erick Fedde (3-10), struggled to contain the Rockies’ offense, giving up a solo home run to Mickey Moniak in the first inning, followed by a two-run double from Adael Amador in the second.
But it was McMahon’s homer in the third that truly sealed the deal for the Rockies, giving them a comfortable 6-0 lead. The Cardinals fought back with four runs of their own, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rockies’ strong performance.
The win was a much-needed boost for the Rockies, who have been struggling in recent games. With this victory, they improve their record to 45-38 and remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. The Cardinals, on the other hand, fall to 41-42 and will need to regroup quickly if they want to stay in the race.
The Rockies will look to continue their winning streak in their next game against the Cardinals, while the Cardinals will be determined to bounce back and even the series. Be sure to tune in for what is sure to be another exciting matchup between these two teams.
DENVER (AP) — Rockies Dominate Cardinals with 8-4 Victory
In a thrilling game on Tuesday night, the Colorado Rockies came out on top with an 8-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. Ryan McMahon’s three-run home run, along with a strong pitching performance from Bradley Blalock, secured the victory for the Rockies.
Blalock (1-2) was the winning pitcher, allowing only two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched. He gave up eight hits, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. On the other side, Cardinals starter Erick Fedde (3-10) struggled, giving up six runs in just three innings.
The Rockies wasted no time getting on the board, with Mickey Moniak hitting a solo home run in the first inning. Adael Amador’s two-run double in the second and McMahon’s three-run homer in the third gave the Rockies a comfortable 6-0 lead.
The Cardinals tried to mount a comeback, with Ezequiel Tovar and Jordan Walker each hitting RBI doubles in the fifth and eighth innings, respectively. But the Rockies’ offense was too much to handle, with Nolan Arenado, Masyn Winn, and Brendan Donovan all contributing RBIs throughout the game.
The key moment of the game came in the third inning, when Donovan hit a fly ball to the warning track. Cardinals outfielder Brenton Doyle made a diving catch and then threw out Victor Scott II, who had already rounded second base, for a double play to end the inning and preserve the Rockies’ lead.
Despite the Cardinals’ efforts, the Rockies’ pitching staff struck out 13 batters, with eight different players contributing to the total.
The two teams will face off again on Wednesday, with Andre Pallante (5-6, 4.71 ERA) scheduled to pitch for the Cardinals and the Rockies yet to announce their starting pitcher.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting series.
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