Colorado Rockies edges Toronto Blue Jays 2-1
Game Summary
Colorado Rockies squeaked out a narrow win over Toronto Blue Jays, 2-1. Tension ran high from start to finish in this one-run thriller.
A classic pitchers' duel: 26 combined strikeouts between the two staffs.
Key Players
Troy Johnston led Colorado Rockies's offense, going 2-for-4, 1 RBI. Colorado Rockies reliever Antonio Senzatela threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Ernie Clement led Toronto Blue Jays's offense, going 2-for-4. Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman threw 6.0 IP, 0 ER, 10 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Colorado Rockies starter Kyle Freeland: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 6 K, 1 BB (88 pitches). The bullpen (4 pitchers) was scoreless over 5.0 IP with 3 K — a flawless relief effort.
Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman: 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 10 K, 0 BB (89 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.67 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 7 K (ERA 2.25).
Hitting Analysis
Colorado Rockies: 5 H, 2 RBI (team AVG 0.179).
Multi-hit games: Troy Johnston (2-for-4).
Toronto Blue Jays: 3 H, 0 RBI (team AVG 0.115).
Multi-hit games: Ernie Clement (2-for-4).