The Colorado Rockies clinched a nail-biting 3-2 victory against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, marking their first back-to-back wins since early August.
Let’s explore the key player stats and game-changing moments that defined this thrilling matchup.
Colorado Rockies vs Milwaukee Brewers Match Player Stats
Rockies Hitters
| HITTERS | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| E. Tovar SS | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .270 |
| R. McMahon 3B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .246 |
| B. Doyle CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .269 |
| M. Toglia 1B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | .220 |
| N. Jones DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .210 |
| J. Stallings C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .256 |
| S. Hilliard LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .245 |
| J. Beck RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| A. Schunk 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .159 |
Brewers Hitters
| HITTERS | AB | R | H | RBI | AVG |
| B. Turang 2B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .256 |
| J. Chourio LF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .278 |
| W. Contreras C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .276 |
| G. Mitchell RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .253 |
| W. Adames SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .251 |
| J. Bauers 1B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .194 |
| B. Hicklen PR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| R. Hoskins DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .209 |
| B. Perkins CF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .257 |
| J. Ortiz 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .243 |
Rockies Batting
| STAT | VALUE |
| 2B | E. Tovar (41), M. Toglia (11) |
| HR | M. Toglia (23) |
| RBI | M. Toglia 3 (50) |
| 2-Out RBI | M. Toglia 3 (3) |
| Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out | J. Stallings |
Brewers Batting
| STAT | VALUE |
| RBI | J. Ortiz (48) |
| 2-Out RBI | J. Ortiz |
| Runners left in scoring position, 2-Out | B. Turang 2 (2) |
Rockies Baserunning
| STAT | VALUE |
| Outfield Assist | B. Doyle |
| DP | Schunk-Tovar-Toglia; Doyle-McMahon |
Brewers Baserunning
| STAT | VALUE |
| SB | J. Bauers (11), B. Hicklen, B. Perkins (20), J. Ortiz (9) |
Rockies Pitchers
| PITCHERS | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| R. Feltner (W, 2-10) | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4.96 |
| S. Halvorsen (H, 1) | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| A. Chivilli (H, 4) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4.22 |
| T. Kinley (S, 10) | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.08 |
Brewers Pitchers
| PITCHERS | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
| F. Montas (L, 6-10) | 6.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 4.63 |
| A. Ashby | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2.75 |
Rockies Pitching
| STAT | VALUE |
| Pitches-Strikes | R. Feltner 95-61, S. Halvorsen 18-13, A. Chivilli 16-8, T. Kinley 17-9 |
| Ground Balls-Fly Balls | R. Feltner 3-3, S. Halvorsen 4-0, A. Chivilli 1-0, T. Kinley 0-2 |
| Batters Faced | R. Feltner 23, S. Halvorsen 5, A. Chivilli 3, T. Kinley 3 |
Brewers Pitching
| STAT | VALUE |
| Pitches-Strikes | F. Montas 94-58, A. Ashby 38-28 |
| Ground Balls-Fly Balls | F. Montas 4-4, A. Ashby 3-2 |
| Batters Faced | F. Montas 23, A. Ashby 10 |
Feltner’s Fantastic Outing
Ryan Feltner, the Rockies’ right-hander, put on a masterclass performance:
- 6 innings pitched
- 1 run allowed
- 2 hits given up
- 6 strikeouts
- 3 walks
Feltner’s stellar outing earned him his second win of the season, improving his record to 2-10.
His ability to keep the Brewers’ offense at bay proved crucial in securing the victory.
Toglia’s Timely Blast
Michael Toglia emerged as the hero for the Rockies, delivering the decisive blow:
- 3-run home run in the 6th inning
- Team-leading 23rd homer of the season
- Broke up Montas’ no-hit bid
Toglia’s clutch hit not only provided the Rockies with their only runs of the game but also injected a much-needed boost of energy into the team.
Montas’ Mixed Bag
Brewers’ starter Frankie Montas had a night of highs and lows:
- 5 no-hit innings to start the game
- 10 strikeouts (season-high since joining the Brewers)
- 3 runs allowed on 1 hit in the 6th inning
Despite his dominant start, Montas couldn’t hold off the Rockies’ late-game surge, resulting in a tough-luck loss.
Bullpen Battle
Both teams saw strong performances from their relief pitchers:
Rockies:
- Tyler Kinley: Earned his 10th save with a nail-biting 9th inning
Brewers:
- Aaron Ashby: 3 scoreless innings, 4 strikeouts
Defensive Gem Seals the Deal
The game concluded with a spectacular defensive play:
- Brewer Hicklen caught trying to take third base on Rhys Hoskins’ flyout
- Rockies’ center fielder made a perfect throw to nail the runner
This heads-up play preserved the Rockies’ one-run lead and secured the victory.
Looking Ahead
As the series continues, both teams have announced their starting pitchers for the next game:
- Brewers: RHP Tobias Myers (6-5, 3.00 ERA)
- Rockies: LHP Ty Blach (3-7, 6.65 ERA)
Injury Updates
The Rockies provided updates on several key players:
- Kyle Freeland (blister): Expected to make his next start on Sunday
- Cal Quantrill (right triceps inflammation): Likely to return to the rotation soon
- Victor Vodnik (right bicep inflammation): Scheduled for a rehab start with Double-A Hartford
Conclusion
This hard-fought victory showcased the Rockies’ resilience and ability to come through in clutch moments.
With standout performances from Feltner and Toglia, coupled with a lights-out bullpen effort, Colorado managed to edge out a tough Brewers squad.
As the series progresses, both teams will look to build on the positives from this thrilling encounter.
Stay tuned for more exciting action as these two talented teams continue to battle it out on the diamond!
