The Colorado Rockies fell to the Atlanta Braves 3-2 in ten innings on Sunday, completing a season sweep by the division leaders. The loss marked the second consecutive series in which Atlanta won all six matchups, having previously dominated the Rockies at Coors Field in May. The Braves, currently leading the National League East and positioned as the second seed in the playoffs, continued their dominance over a struggling Colorado squad that has failed to keep pace with baseball’s elite teams.
Rockies rookie Mason Adams delivered an encouraging second start, allowing only two earned runs across five innings while striking out five batters. Despite a rough third inning featuring a Sean Murphy solo blast and an Austin Riley double, Adams recovered to post two scoreless frames with exceptional command. The Colorado offense, however, remained largely dormant against Braves starter Tyler Mahle, who struck out nine batters and limited the home plate appearances for most of the evening. Jake McCarthy provided the only real spark, breaking a 33-inning team home run drought with a solo shot in the sixth that pulled the Rockies within one run.
Relief pitcher Ryan Feltner proved instrumental in keeping Colorado competitive, tossing three scoreless innings and striking out five consecutive Braves batters to force extra baseball. The Rockies tied the game in the eighth on a small-ball sequence featuring a bunt and a single, setting up a dramatic tenth-inning scenario. However, Colorado’s bats failed when it mattered most, with three consecutive outs leaving runners stranded.
Atlanta struck swiftly in the bottom of the tenth as Matt Olson delivered a walk-off single past first base to end the contest. The Rockies return home to face Baltimore on Monday evening, hoping to end August on a positive note before September begins.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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