Chicago Cubs routs Colorado Rockies 9-3
Game Summary
Chicago Cubs topped Colorado Rockies 9-3. A comfortable 6-run margin reflected Chicago Cubs's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 4th. Chicago Cubs pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Seiya Suzuki led Chicago Cubs's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI. Chicago Cubs reliever Phil Maton threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K and picked up a hold.
Brett Sullivan led Colorado Rockies's offense, going 3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI. Colorado Rockies reliever Sammy Peralta threw 2.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Chicago Cubs starter Edward Cabrera: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 2 BB (83 pitches). 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen: 3.7 IP, 1 ER, 6 K (ERA 2.45).
Colorado Rockies starter Ryan Feltner: 4.1 IP, 4 H, 6 ER, 3 K, 3 BB (75 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 4.7 IP, 3 ER, 5 K (ERA 5.79).
Hitting Analysis
Chicago Cubs: 9 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.281). 4 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Pete Crow-Armstrong (2-for-5), Michael Busch (2-for-4).
Colorado Rockies: 12 H, 3 RBI (team AVG 0.333). 5 extra-base hits (3 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Willi Castro (2-for-5), Troy Johnston (3-for-4), Cole Carrigg (2-for-4, 1 HR), Brett Sullivan (3-for-4, 2 HR, 2 RBI).