{"id":856329,"date":"2026-09-22T06:58:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:58:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/856329\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T06:58:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:58:29","slug":"rockies-offense-falls-short-as-they-lose-to-the-mariners-2-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/856329\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockies offense falls short as they lose to the Mariners 2-1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The 2026 Colorado Rockies have struggled, among other things, to win rubber matches. They are 6-14 when trying to win a series this year, but 3-1 in their last four, which suggested improvement and possibility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Today\u2019s match against the Seattle Mariners, however, left the Rockies 6-15 in rubber matches as the visiting team managed a 2-1 win, despite a late-game threat from the Rockies. Outfielder Dominic Calzone scored both of the Mariners runs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">With the loss, the Rockies fall to 57-99 while the Mariners are 73-83 with their playoff hopes living to see another day.<\/p>\n<p>The offense went (mostly) cold on a warm fall day<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The Rockies offense struggled to figure out Mariners starter Kade Anderson, and it did not find its footing in a low-scoring game until the ninth inning. by then it was too late.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Although it seems impossible given the Rockies recent history, neither team scored in the first inning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The Mariners remained hitless after the top of the second while the Rockies tallied two hits, one from Cole Carrigg followed by another from Adael Amador. However, the Rockies were unable capitalize after a terrific play from Mariners third baseman Brock Rodden that ended the inning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">After that, though, Mariners starter Kade Anderson settled in and struck out the side in the third.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In the fourth inning, the Mariners got on the board when Tomoyuki Sugano walked Randy Arozarena and allowed an RBI single to Dominic Calzone that scored Arozarena.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Fun fact: With his 106th run, Arozarena now leads the American League.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Sugano followed that by walking Cal Raleigh, but a Julio Rodr\u00edguez grounder fed into a 6-4-3 double play to end the inning. Still, the Mariners had a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">As for the Rockies, they did not have an answer for Kade Anderson, who retired 10 consecutive batters. After his four-seamer, Anderson relied on his changeup and curveball, downplaying his slider to downplay the effects of elevation on the pitch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Ryan Feltner entered the game in the sixth, taking over for Sugano. Given his last two outings that found him in a piggyback role, the question was whether he could repeat those performances <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplerow.com\/colorado-rockies-news\/105351\/should-ryan-feltner-become-a-full-time-colorado-rockies-reliever\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with an eye toward a permanent move to the bullpen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">JB Crawford hit a single and was brought home by Calzone, who was responsible for both of the Mariners runs as they extended to their lead to 2-0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In the Rockies half of the sixth inning, Jake McCarthy notched a triple, his 13, and also extended his on-base streak to 22 games.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">With two more triples, McCarthy will tie Dexter Fowler\u2019s record for most triples by a Rockie.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">However, Norby and Hunter Goodman followed McCarthy\u2019s triple with two Ks, and the score remained 2-0 Seattle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In the seventh inning, Julio Rodr\u00edguez hit a lead-off single; however, Feltner kept him from scoring.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Kade Anderson left after the seventh inning and a terrific outing. He finished the day with 7.0 IP, allowing no runs on three hits. He did not issue a walk, struck out seven, and had 14 whiffs on 84 pitches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">\u201cHe pitched well. That was impressive,\u201d Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said after the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In the eighth inning, Schaeffer sent in Troy Johnston to bat for Jordan Beck and face Seranthony Dom\u00ednguez. Johnston hit a single, but the Rockies were unable to capitalize, and the score remained 2-0 Mariners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Jimmy Herget pitched the ninth. Although it looked like he had perhaps given up a home run Cal Raleigh, the ball went foul. Despite some traffic on the base paths (that included a Josh Naylor caught-stealing), Herget did not allow a run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">For the ninth inning, Mariners closer Andr\u00e9s Mu\u00f1oz entered the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">After Norby flew out, Hunter Goodman launched his 39th homer of the season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Suddenly, the Rockies were down by just one run.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Rumfield stepped the plate and, echoing the certainty of death and taxes, took a walk.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">However, Mu\u00f1ox left with an apparently leg injury. Eduard Bazardo entered the game in his place with Zac Veen coming in to run for Rumfield.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Carrigg struck out, and the Rockies were down to their final out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">As Amador stood at the plate, Veen swiped second. Then, Rockies second baseman walked, and it was catcher Brett Sullivan\u2019s turn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">He struck out to end the threat, and the Mariners won the game and the series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Their final line was one run (earned) on five hits. They walked twice and struck out 10 times. The Rockies were 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position, and they left six runners on base.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">In addition, the Rockies now have 25 one-run losses.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">\u201cThey bring it every day. Today, obviously not enough,\u201d Schaeffer said.<\/p>\n<p>Tomoyuki Sugano (\u83c5\u91ce \u667a\u4e4b) had another solid outing<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">It was another day at the office for Sugano.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">He was outstanding through the first three innings when he did not allow a walk and struck out four on 35 pitches. The Mariners finally had their first baserunner in the fourth when Randy Arozarena walked and only managed one run on his watch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">As for final numbers, Sugano logged 5.0 IP including one run (earned) on one hit. He walked two and struck out five on 72 pitches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">\u201cI thought it was a nice bounce-back game for Sugano,\u201d Schaeffer said. \u201cHe was efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">After the game, Sugano commented that he felt like he pitched well. He said he wanted to go longer and that he was a surprised to leave so early in the game.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">\u201cMinimum, I thought I could have gone seven,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The bullpen kept the Rockies in the game<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">It was another solid outing from an exhausted Rockies bullpen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">Although Ryan Feltner was less sparkling that he\u2019d been in his two previous outings out of the bullpen, he kept the Rockies in the game. His final line was 3.0 IP with one run (earned) on two hits. He walked one and struck out one on 61 pitches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">\u201dIt\u2019s something different for him. It\u2019s a different feel,\u201c Schaeffer said of Feltner coming in from the bullpen, noting that he\u2019s learning a new job.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The ninth inning went to Jimmy Herget, whose final line was 1.0 IP, one hit, no runs, and no strikeouts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">The Rockies have an off day before welcoming the Arizona Diamondbacks to Coors Field on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">First pitch is at 6:40 with Kyle Freeland in what may be his last Coors Field start as a Rockie. He will face a yet-to-be-named pitcher.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1upudxki _174s0un1 _174s0un0 _1mt21p01\">And that\u2019s it for me in terms of 2026 game coverage. Thanks, everyone, for following along!<\/p>\n<p>Fewer adsCreate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplerow.com\/feed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">community posts<\/a>Comment on articles, community postsRec comments, community postsNew, improved notifications system!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The 2026 Colorado Rockies have struggled, among other things, to win rubber matches. 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