The Colorado Rockies pulled off their biggest post-All-Star break win on Friday, absolutely stunning the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 in the series opener. Seriously, this wasn’t some walk-in-the-park victory against a struggling squad. We’re talking about the Milwaukee Brewers, who came roaring out of the All-Star break with a scorching 5-1 record, while Colorado limped along with a rough 2-4 stretch. The season records tell an even crazier story: Milwaukee’s leading the NL Central, rocking a dominant 64-39 mark, while the Rockies are way down at a dismal 42-63. Yet, somehow, these resilient Rockies found a way to hang tough, chipping away at the Brewers’ lead and controlling the game on the way to that 5-2 shocker. Now, the real question looms for Game Two: was that win just a fluke, or are the Rockies about to prove they can actually steal a series from one of MLB’s top-tier teams?
Feltner’s Rollercoaster Ride: Can He Bounce Back Again?
Ryan Feltner gets the ball for Colorado today, and you gotta admit, his season has been a total rollercoaster. He’s currently sitting at 3-4 through 14 starts, carrying a 5.48 ERA and a 1.416 WHIP. His last time out against the Cincinnati Reds? Man, that was rough. It was a brutal 9-6 loss where he only managed to get through 2.1 innings, giving up eight runs on seven hits, including a painful three home runs surrendered. He also struggled big time to find the zone, walking four batters in that short outing. Definitely his roughest start all year. But here’s the thing, the good news for Rockies fans: Feltner has reliably bounced back from bad outings consistently this year. After getting lit up for six runs in a loss to the San Diego Padres back in April and another six against the Chicago Cubs in June, he followed *each* of those clunkers with four straight starts allowing two or fewer runs. That’s a trend you simply have to respect, right? Every eye in the park will be on him today, trying to see if he can keep that streak alive against a tough Brewers lineup.
Gasser’s Gem: Milwaukee’s Ace Looking for Revenge
On the other side of the mound, the Milwaukee Brewers are sending Robert Gasser out there, desperate to avenge that unexpected Friday night loss and get their swagger back. Gasser’s record stands at 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.208 WHIP across his 10 starts this season. And get this: his last appearance was arguably his *best* of the entire year. He threw an absolute gem against the Miami Marlins, helping secure a 3-1 win by allowing just three hits and one solo homer, while dishing out five strikeouts with zero walks in five solid innings. That’s exactly the kind of dominant performance Milwaukee needs from him today. The Brewers aren’t just good, they boast one of the league’s best home records this season, sitting pretty at 34-20. You know American Family Field is gonna be buzzing, and Gasser will be looking to shut down the Rockies and restore order for his team. This isn’t just about evening the series; it’s about making a huge statement after getting punched in the mouth.
Game Two: Momentum or Revenge?
So, what’s it gonna be? Can Ryan Feltner continue his unbelievable bounce-back trend and silence all the doubters, proving Friday’s upset was no fluke? Or will Robert Gasser step up big on his home turf, avenging that loss and getting Milwaukee back to their winning ways? First pitch is set for 5:10 p.m. MDT. You can catch all the action on Rockies.TV or tune in on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM. This isn’t just Game Two of a series; it’s a crucial battle of momentum, a clash of pitchers with everything to prove, and every single pitch is going to matter. Let’s see if the Rockies can shock the baseball world again!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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