Game Recap

The Colorado Rockies have avoided a sweep in their series against the Chicago White Sox, winning the final game 6-4. This victory is significant for the Rockies, who are currently one of the worst teams in the majors, with a record of 21-69.
The Rockies’ win also means they have avoided tying the 1907 St. Louis Cardinals and 1916 Philadelphia Phillies for the most losses in the first 90 games of a season in the modern era.

Player Performances

Mickey Moniak was a standout player for the Rockies, finishing a double shy of a cycle. He had a leadoff home run in the first inning and a two-run triple in the fifth. Moniak, the former No. 1 overall pick, has 13 homers this season, with eight of them coming in the past month.
In his third career MLB game, Colson Montgomery had two hits and an RBI for the White Sox. Mike Tauchman also had a notable performance, with two hits and an RBI, improving his batting average to .372 over the past 11 games.

Pitching Performances

Zach Agnos got the win for the Rockies after giving up one earned run in 1 1/3 innings. Seth Halvorsen pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his eighth save. On the other hand, White Sox starter Shane Smith allowed five earned runs and five hits in 4 1/3 innings, despite being selected for the All-Star Game earlier in the day.

Key Moment

The key moment of the game came when Toglia hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning, capping a four-run inning for the Rockies and breaking a 4-4 tie.

Key Stat

A notable stat from the game is that nine of the Rockies’ MLB-worst 10 home wins this season have come in the final game of a series in which Colorado lost the first two matchups.

Up Next

The Rockies will face the Boston Red Sox next, with LHP Austin Gomber taking the mound for Colorado. The White Sox will face the Toronto Blue Jays, with RHP Sean Burke pitching for the White Sox.

Conclusion

The Rockies’ win against the White Sox is a significant one, as it helps them avoid a sweep and sets them up for their next series against the Red Sox. With players like Moniak and Toglia performing well, the Rockies will look to build on this momentum and improve their record in the second half of the season.

FAQs

• Q: What was the final score of the game between the Rockies and the White Sox?
  A: The final score was 6-4 in favor of the Rockies.
• Q: Who was the standout player for the Rockies in the game?
  A: Mickey Moniak was the standout player, finishing a double shy of a cycle and hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning.
• Q: What is the Rockies’ current record?
  A: The Rockies’ current record is 21-69.
• Q: Who will the Rockies face next?
  A: The Rockies will face the Boston Red Sox next, with LHP Austin Gomber taking the mound for Colorado.