PHOENIX — Rockies hitters awoke from their early-season slumber, shook off the bad dreams of the season’s first two games, and finally cracked a few smiles Saturday night at Chase Field…
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar celebrates with third baseman Elehuris Montero and catcher Elias Diaz after hitting a two-run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning during a baseball game, Saturday, March 30, 2024, in Phoenix. PHOENIX — Rockies hitters awoke from their early-season slumber, shook off the bad dreams of the season’s first two games, and finally cracked a few smiles Saturday night at Chase Field.
Colorado’s big awakening came in the fifth. Trailing 3-2, the Rockies sent nine men to the plate and received big at-bats from Charlie Blackmon, Nolan Jones and Ryan McMahon. Blackmon’s double put Colorado ahead for the first time, ending a 22-inning drought without a lead to begin a season — the longest in franchise history. The previous mark was 21 innings in 1997.
Gurriel is off to a sizzling start. He’s hitting .462 with three home runs and eight RBIs in his first three games. He’s the first D-backs player to hit a homer in the season’s first three games. One player who missed the party for Colorado was designated hitter Kris Bryant. Bryant struck out four times, just the eighth “Golden Sombrero” of his career and his first since 2019. He remains hitless after three games.Rockies’ offense, which struggled mightily last season, faces big early test vs.
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