The Rockies woke up fresh and ready to roll on Sunday, shaking off Saturday night's disappointment with a solid 5-2 win against the Phillies, sealing the three-game series with style.
Cal Quantrill took the mound for Colorado, showing once again why he's a force to be reckoned with. But what really got the crowd going was the bullpen's stellar performance. Matt Carasiti, Nick Mears, and Tyler Kinley shut down the Phillies, each pitching a scoreless inning, with Kinley locking in his second save of the season.
The Phillies' ace, Ranger Suarez, arrived at Coors Field looking unbeatable with his perfect 9-0 record and a microscopic 1.36 ERA. However, the Rockies had other plans. They jumped on Suarez early, grabbing a commanding 5-0 lead, courtesy of Ryan McMahon's two-run blast in the first inning, followed by a flurry of runs in the second.
While Suarez managed to settle in after the initial onslaught, Quantrill stood tall, allowing only two runs over six innings while racking up five strikeouts. His stellar performance in May boasts a perfect 4-0 record and an impressive 1.71 ERA.
Sure, there were a couple of hiccups along the way, like the leadoff walks Quantrill issued, but he quickly shut down any potential threats from the Phillies, minimizing the damage.
Philly tried to claw their way back into the game, scoring a couple of runs in the fifth inning, but it wasn't enough to derail Colorado's momentum. Brandon Marsh's double and Johan Rojas' single provided a spark, but the Rockies' defense held firm, securing the win and leaving the Phillies trailing in their wake.
In the end, it was a satisfying victory for the Rockies, proving once again that resilience and determination pay off, especially when backed by solid pitching and clutch hitting. With players like Quantrill leading the charge, the Rockies are poised to make some serious noise in the league.
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