The Colorado Rockies suffered a humiliating 11-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, making franchise history by having the minimum 27 batters sent to the plate in a complete game shutout by rookie pitcher Keider Montero. The Rockies managed only three hits and were plagued by three double plays as Montero expertly mixed his pitches to keep them off balance.
While Montero dazzled on the mound, Rockies pitcher Bradley Blalock struggled, allowing five runs in four innings before being relieved. The Tigers capitalized with a six-run sixth inning against the Rockies’ bullpen, adding insult to injury in the blowout loss.
With a record of 54-91, the Rockies are facing the possibility of their second consecutive 100-loss season, needing to finish 9-8 to avoid the mark. In a glimpse of hope, Rockies RHP Tanner Gordon will face off against Tigers RHP Casey Mize on Wednesday, with Mize being effective when healthy and Gordon looking to bounce back from recent rough outings.
Looking ahead, the Rockies are set to play against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, but their starting pitcher is still to be announced. The team will need a significant improvement in performance to avoid surpassing last year’s club record 103 defeats, with only 17 games left in the season. Fans can stay updated with Rockies news by signing up for the Rockies Insider for in-depth MLB analysis.
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