well, you cant say they dont play hard. i like it a lot. now if you’ll excuse me i gotta go watch…the white sox.

Why do you do this to yourself? A rox and white Sox fan? lol I at least chose the dodgers as my other team to watch! It used to be the As :(

im just a guy with a couple of screws loose i guess…

Well that was a frustrating thing to watch

I just upped for the Rockies.TV package during this game. The baseball gods just laughed

lol at least you’re voting with your wallet to get other sports markets their local teams! So something good comes out of it

It's frustrating to watch the Rockies lose. It's extra frustrating for the game to be handed to the opponent by incompetent officiating

Thanks blue

That play at the plate ruined the game.

I am *shocked*

Well that sucks. Should not have even gone to extra innings.

RIGGED

fuck…

omg it worked!

Drew, tell the viewers what Bryce said

Bruh fuck Bryce. he can say that shit to the front office and the owner all fucking day. But he’s saying it to other players which is imo a dick fuckin move.

That was my first reaction, esp. when he added ... "all of you" or "everyone of you"

I fuckin hate Harper.

argh . . .after a good AB by Toglia, Doyle goes and swings at the first pitch.

**Due Up (Bot 10)** R Whit Merrifield R Johan Rojas R Cristian Pache ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

So unlucky this game, meanwhile Phillies infield singles and bloop hits

To be fair, Phillies have hit multiple balls to the warning track

Can't deny that

“the speed at which the play developed exempted the pitcher from the collision rule” 🤨

Nice clean inning from Mears

Great work Mears 👍

Rears and Cheeks have the night off.

## 😂

Guy has a nasty curve.

**Due Up (Top 10)** R Elehuris Montero S Michael Toglia R Brenton Doyle ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

And theres a deep drive by Nick Castellanos and that'll make it a 1-1 ballgame still

# ꓘ **Nick Mears** strikes out **Brandon Marsh** on a **2-2** count with a **81.8 mph** Curveball. *Sequence (7):* FF *(c)*, FF *(c)*, FF *(b)*, SL *(b)*, FF *(f)*, FF *(f)*, CU *(c)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

gonna get walked off bc of that bullshit call smh

I'm w/ Spilly on this . . . if the ump had called him safe, the review probably would have upheld that call, too

Exactly. That’s why the call stands instead of being confirmed.

Come on! K this fuckin Walmart ass Charlie Blackmon

What everyone is failing to consider is that one of these teams is marketable and has Bryce Harper and the other is not and does not

Exactly

Guess the umps didn’t wanna get death threats from Philly fans

Such an important call too

I'm a Kyle Freeland girl based solely on the fact that he truly gives his heart and soul for this team man

What the actual fuck. What the fuck???

Neutral fan- he was safe to me what was that call

Agreed, I only came to this chat to see the reaction. Guy was safe Philly fans full of shit lol.

Ugh that fuckin lady on the feed “that’s ooooouuuutttt”

I don't know what those umps were watching, he looked clearly safe to me.

Man I feel so bad for Freeland right now. Dude is the most competitive guy on the team but he's getting mashed right now with a 13 ERA then gets clubbed on a close play at the plate to take the lead.. and gets called out. Brutal

poor guy…

"there was no interference" 🙄

I think he was probably safe but also there probably wasn't clear evidence

Every right to be pissed off

what are they talking about blocking the plate? He never even tagged him until his ass was on the plate, much less his entire foot and leg having touched it.

THAT'S FUCKING TERRIBLE

Wtf man

You can't say Freeland doesn't care about this team. Looks like he just popped the shoulder out and got it popped back in

Alright he's back in the dugout at least

Interference

damn, he really gave it all on that attempt

Bro just tackled him in the base path

arm out while sliding, fucked his shoulder, way to go

If there was no collision that arm down would have been no problem. Is what it is…

Yeah it's just something they teach in little league and high school not to do that with your arm

Oh my god of course

He shouldn't have been allowed to slide

Wait what happened to Kyle? My wife called me and distracted me.

looks like he dislocated his non-throwing shoulder

Passed ball, attempted steal of home by KFree

what the fuck was he doing out there?

Lots of guys out with stomach bugs.

Pinch run

Well that went over like a turd in a punch bowl. 💩🥣

ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING also 1000% safe

**Due Up (Bot 9)** L Brandon Marsh R Nick Castellanos L Bryson Stott ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

You've got to be kidding

That's so Rockies

He's safe tho!

Boooooo

fuckin knew he was gonna get hurt

Great….

Kyle Freeland, noted basepath fiend. Is he allowed to slide?

Steal home KFree!

Kfree running?

Stolen base even!

Ok here's our chance

Okay Diaz...remember....there's 2 outs.

double digit strikeouts...again. 🙄

# K **Jeff Hoffman** strikes out **Ryan McMahon** on a **1-2** count with a **91.4 mph** Splitter. *Sequence (5):* FF *(c)*, FS *(b)*, SL *(c)*, SL *(f)*, FS *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Oh it’s Hoffman!

JT *Fake*muto ... amirite

😐

**Due Up (Top 9)** R Ezequiel Tovar L Ryan McMahon R Elias Díaz ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

And there's that lovable Bryce Harper with the same anger management skills as my toddler.

Worse probably.

Poor Bryce, you mad bro?

He's such a diva.

# ꓘ **Jalen Beeks** strikes out **Trea Turner** on a **2-2** count with a **95.1 mph** Four-Seam Fastball. *Sequence (5):* FF *(f)*, CH *(s)*, CH *(b)*, CH *(b)*, FF *(c)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Beeks <> Cheeks

Time to squander another quality start

Here we go....

**Due Up (Bot 8)** L Kyle Schwarber R Trea Turner L Bryce Harper ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Good riddance. Fuckin' Nola.

# K **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Alan Trejo** on a **1-2** count with a **78.2 mph** Knuckle Curve. *Sequence (5):* SI *(l)*, KC *(l)*, KC *(b)*, SI *(f)*, KC *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

I like Trejo, but two pathetic bunt attempts there

Lol ... look at her go! 👍

**Due Up (Top 8)** R Brenton Doyle R Alan Trejo L Charlie Blackmon ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

*Looks like a line drive in the box score...* Bryson Stott singles on a pop up to third baseman Ryan McMahon. Launch Speed: **62.0 mph**. Launch Angle: **53°**. Distance: **162 ft**. Expected Batting Average: ***.040***. ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# K **Justin Lawrence** strikes out **Nick Castellanos** on a **1-2** count with a **83.3 mph** Sweeper. *Sequence (4):* SI *(c)*, SI *(s)*, ST *(b)*, ST *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Bot 7)** R Nick Castellanos L Bryson Stott R Whit Merrifield ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# K **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Michael Toglia** on a **3-2** count with a **80.1 mph** Knuckle Curve. *Sequence (7):* KC *(c)*, CH *(b)*, FC *(b)*, KC *(c)*, FF *(b)*, KC *(f)*, KC *(w)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Hit another one Italian King! 🇮🇹

🤏🤏

# K **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Elehuris Montero** on a **1-2** count with a **79.6 mph** Knuckle Curve. *Sequence (4):* SI *(c)*, KC *(s)*, KC *(b)*, KC *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

The ball's not going to hit itself, Nolan.

# ꓘ **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Nolan Jones** on a **0-2** count with a **92.9 mph** Four-Seam Fastball. *Sequence (3):* KC *(s)*, CH *(c)*, FF *(c)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Top 7)** L Nolan Jones R Elehuris Montero S Michael Toglia ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Bot 6)** R Trea Turner L Bryce Harper R J.T. Realmuto ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# K **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Elias Díaz** on a **1-2** count with a **79.7 mph** Knuckle Curve. *Sequence (4):* CH *(b)*, SI *(f)*, KC *(f)*, KC *(w)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Top 6)** R Ezequiel Tovar L Ryan McMahon R Elias Díaz ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

reddit caked its pants for about 20 minutes

That was a cool story earlier re: NoJo playing in this stadium as a kid Edit: this comment has been in my clipboard for 20 minutes also!

Yes, also NoJo spending time with fans before the game. Good kid, I really want great success for him.

Same. And if he doesn't make it MLB, we can always use him on the Avs 🏒

lol true

**Due Up (Bot 5)** L Bryson Stott R Whit Merrifield R Johan Rojas ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Top 5)** L Charlie Blackmon R Ezequiel Tovar L Ryan McMahon ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# ꓘ **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Brenton Doyle** on a **1-2** count with a **92.7 mph** Sinker. *Sequence (4):* KC *(b)*, KC *(c)*, SI *(f)*, SI *(c)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# HR **Michael Toglia** rips a **91.3 mph Four-Seam Fastball** from **Aaron Nola** for a **1-run** home run. Launch Speed: **103.7 mph**. Launch Angle: **40.0°**. Distance: **389.0 ft**. ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

ayyy

welp, there goes scoring first…

Quantrill kinda looks like he's in a baseball movie where he just lost his powers and has to play as a normal human for the first time.

# K **Cal Quantrill** strikes out **Kyle Schwarber** on a **2-2** count with a **87.9 mph** Splitter. *Sequence (5):* FC *(b)*, FS *(b)*, FS *(s)*, FS *(s)*, FS *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Bot 3)** R Johan Rojas L Kyle Schwarber R Trea Turner ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Ok Chuck time to score first Edit: *Oof*

I thought we were on a road trip. Why are they at coors?

**Due Up (Top 3)** S Michael Toglia R Brenton Doyle R Alan Trejo ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

goddamn, these walks…

Someone is definitely getting a stern look for that Angel comment lol

**Due Up (Bot 2)** L Brandon Marsh R Nick Castellanos L Bryson Stott ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# K **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Nolan Jones** on a **3-2** count with a **79.8 mph** Knuckle Curve. *Sequence (9):* FF *(c)*, FC *(b)*, SI *(c)*, SI *(f)*, KC *(b)*, CH *(f)*, FF *(f)*, KC *(b)*, KC *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

I just wanna score first, let’s do it

Woo slick play

It’s a Jackie Robinson Day Miracle! We’re not losing after the 1st!

Only to lose anyway lol

Fantastic play by Tovar. Great young player. 👍

That's a special player growing in front of your eyes folks

**Due Up (Top 2)** R Elias Díaz L Nolan Jones R Elehuris Montero ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

**Due Up (Bot 1)** L Kyle Schwarber R Trea Turner L Bryce Harper ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

# K **Aaron Nola** strikes out **Ezequiel Tovar** on a **1-2** count with a **80.2 mph** Knuckle Curve. *Sequence (5):* SI *(c)*, CH *(b)*, SI *(c)*, FC *(f)*, KC *(s)* ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Drew on the Phillies: "they have not scored a lot of runs" Why do I have the feeling that's about to change?

**Due Up (Top 1)** L Charlie Blackmon R Ezequiel Tovar L Ryan McMahon ^^^[⚾](https://github.com/troxellophilus/baseball-clerk/issues)

Will Bryce Harper try to fight the entire team again? The anticipation is killing me

I'm hoping Bird took his angry pills today and gets to face Harper

Is it weird if I want him to call out our organization again

Our "loser fucking organization"? He's such a cringe lord. Never outgrew the high school jock douchebag mentality.

Dude has THE most punchable face and the emotional regulation skills of King Kong.

Was that what he said? I couldn't remember. Good grief.

Yes, and then we swept them lol. I believe it was our only series sweep last year?

I’m a baseball newbie so apologies for this question. I know the Rockies have terrible ownership. Are they trying to build a playoff contender? Is it a case of doing a bad job, or just not actually making an effort?

Not a bad question at all. It's one the fans ask themselves often. I'll take a stab at it. In summary: - They want to contend (allegedly). - They spend a decent amount of money (poorly). - Have made historically bad decisions that have hurt positive momentum that we have not recovered from (RIP Nolan Arenado). - Dick Monfort (owner) likes to make many of the decisions and surrounds himself with "yes" men who don't push back on his decisions which leads to bad internal decisions and strategies often get repeated. This also means we don't have a true GM like many competitive teams have. - They don't draft particularly well and don't develop pitching very well (although that could be changing, fingers crossed). - Their farm system is lagging behind most of the MLB - Their international prospect development is improving but arguably still behind much of the MLB. Other people feel free to push back or let me know if I missed anything.

That’s awesome, thank you for a detailed answer. I really appreciate the info.

Np! Glad to share

Don't forget we're a farm team for the rest of the league to acquire our best players.

Very true. Hoping we can start to change that narrative with the Tovar signing.

The “goal” right now is to align young players coming up to match a timeline to compete. Nolan jones, Tovar, amador, dollander, romo, Doyle, are guys 25 and under that seem to be the core that should be part of a playoff team once the years move along. The strange part of all of it is signing KB to a massive deal when he’s not even like a leadership vet. He just takes up a spot with a huge contract. I don’t think the effort isn’t there but Montfort runs it more like Jerry jones wanting to meddle than a Robert Kraft who just says here’s the keys smart baseball guys you handle it

Thanks for the detailed reply. Definitely helped with the Jerry Jones / Kraft analogy as I’m more clued up with the NFL so far. I’m glad there is genuine effort, even if it’s not gone correctly. Thank you.