In a thrilling contest, Jake Cave delivered a crucial base-loaded single in the bottom of the 10th inning that allowed the Colorado Rockies to secure an 8-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers last night. The well-timed hit off Milwaukee’s Joel Payamps ensured the Rockies’ triumph amidst heightened tensions of extra innings.
Home Runs Galore
The Rockies were propelled by noteworthy performances from Brenton Doyle who homered twice and Charlie Blackmon who celebrated his 38th birthday with a home run, marking the third time he has done so on his special day. It takes an effort like tonight, where we got good starting pitching, we pitched in relief well when we needed to, we got some clutch hitting and we always played good defense
, said Manager Bud Black. These elements coalesced to deliver a much-needed win for the Rockies.
William Contreras’ Standout Performance
William Contreras shone brightly for the Brewers, hitting a homer as part of his three-hit game which left him just a triple shy of the cycle. He was joined by Willy Adames who also had three hits, contributing significantly to Milwaukee’s offensive efforts.
Dramatic Eighth Inning
A pulsating eighth inning saw Doyle tie the game once again with his second home run off Elvis Peguero, making the score 7-7. This set the stage for a nail-biting finish that culminated in extra innings.
Tenth Inning Breakdown
The 10th inning provided intense moments as pinch-runner Aaron Schunk began on second due to automatic runner rules. Despite Milwaukee intentionally walking both Doyle and Nolan Jones to load the bases, they were unable to prevent Cave’s decisive hit. Reflecting on this memorable moment, Cave shared, You know, when you’re a little kid, you think about that, they walk a couple guys to get to you and you win the game. I dreamt about it and I hope I get an opportunity to do it again, but it was amazing
. His sentiment echoed in the hearts of many fans that night.
A Classic Contest with Key Plays
Cave’s single might have stolen the show, but Tyler Kinley’s impeccable relief work was also instrumental. Kinley picked up the win after striking out Garrett Mitchell in a tense situation. The Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy praised his team’s resilience by noting it was their execution at crucial moments that fell short despite their commendable comeback efforts.
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