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Fantasy Skipper · 08-19-2025, 05:59 PM

The Rockies kicked off the month of August with a four game road series against the Houston Astros, managing to split the series. After a strong finish to July, the team showed resilience and some promising performances, especially from their pitching staff and new additions.

Game-by-Game Breakdown
Game 1: Astros 5 Rockies 1
The Rockies started August with a tough loss. Houston's pitcher Willie Blair was dominant, allowing only one run over a complete game. Colorado's offense struggled to get goin, managing only six hits. Armando Reynoso took the loss for the Rockies.

Game 2: Rockies 6 Astros 5
Colorado bounced back with a thrilling victory in game two. Geronimo Berroa was the hero, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI, including a 2-run single in the ninth inning to put the Rockies ahead. New additions like Frank Castillo picked up his first win, and Chuck McElroy earned his first save.

Game 3: Rockies 4 Astros 1
The Rockies secured their second win of the series thanks to an outstanding outing from Bret Saberhagen. Saberhagen dominated the Astros, giving up only one run on six hits over eight innings while striking out seven. Dante Bichette hit his first home run as a Rocky, a solo shot in the sixth inning.

Game 4: Astros 5 Rockies 4 (Walk-Off
The final game of the series was a nail-bitter that saw the Astros walk it off. Despite a solid offensive effort from the Rockies, including a big game from Dante Bichette with two doubles, Houston's Greg Colbrunn delivered a game-wining single in the bottom of the ninth. The Rockies had 12 hits but left 13 runners on base, a missed opportunity.

Key Takeaways
While a split on the road is generally acceptable, the Rockies showed flashes of both brilliance and the need for consistency. The performances of Bret Saberhagen and Geronimo Berroa were definite highlights, as was Dante Bichette's immediate impact. The team's new pitching acquisitions, including Frank Castillo and Chuck McElroy, also began to show their value.

08-19-2025, 05:59 PM	#107
Fantasy Skipper Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2025 Posts: 112	Rockies Split Series with Astros to Start August The Rockies kicked off the month of August with a four game road series against the Houston Astros, managing to split the series. After a strong finish to July, the team showed resilience and some promising performances, especially from their pitching staff and new additions. Game-by-Game Breakdown Game 1: Astros 5 Rockies 1 The Rockies started August with a tough loss. Houston's pitcher Willie Blair was dominant, allowing only one run over a complete game. Colorado's offense struggled to get goin, managing only six hits. Armando Reynoso took the loss for the Rockies. Game 2: Rockies 6 Astros 5 Colorado bounced back with a thrilling victory in game two. Geronimo Berroa was the hero, going 4-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI, including a 2-run single in the ninth inning to put the Rockies ahead. New additions like Frank Castillo picked up his first win, and Chuck McElroy earned his first save. Game 3: Rockies 4 Astros 1 The Rockies secured their second win of the series thanks to an outstanding outing from Bret Saberhagen. Saberhagen dominated the Astros, giving up only one run on six hits over eight innings while striking out seven. Dante Bichette hit his first home run as a Rocky, a solo shot in the sixth inning. Game 4: Astros 5 Rockies 4 (Walk-Off The final game of the series was a nail-bitter that saw the Astros walk it off. Despite a solid offensive effort from the Rockies, including a big game from Dante Bichette with two doubles, Houston's Greg Colbrunn delivered a game-wining single in the bottom of the ninth. The Rockies had 12 hits but left 13 runners on base, a missed opportunity. Key Takeaways While a split on the road is generally acceptable, the Rockies showed flashes of both brilliance and the need for consistency. The performances of Bret Saberhagen and Geronimo Berroa were definite highlights, as was Dante Bichette's immediate impact. The team's new pitching acquisitions, including Frank Castillo and Chuck McElroy, also began to show their value.