Chourio's three-run home run propels Brewers over Rockies 10-6 victory
Game Report: Brewers Overpower Rockies in Thrilling Encounter
MILWAUKEE, WI – In a nail-biting matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers outlasted the Colorado Rockies, securing a 10-6 victory on June 28th. Jackson Chourio's fearsome three-run homer stole the show, boosting the Brewers to a commanding 10 games over .500.
José Quintana (6-2) demonstrated his prowess, surrendering a modest four runs on seven hits, while striking out a fine five batters across 5 2/3 innings.
Braxton Fulford, with three hits and three RBIs, led the Rockies, who unfortunately have endured four straight losses and seven from their last eight games. Kyle Freeland (1-9) faced the brunt of the Brewers' offense, conceding six runs on eight hits and three walks in just four innings.
The decisive eighth inning saw Christian Yelich extend his impressive 10-game hitting streak, driving in two runs with a two-base knock, and Chourio capping the scoring with a run-scoring groundout. This performance by Yelich sees him batting .386 (44 for 114) with eight home runs and 33 RBIs in his last 28 games.
The climatic moment of the game came in the fifth inning, where William Contreras legged out a single, swiftly followed by Isaac Collinswho made an error, propelling Contreras to second. A well-executed sacrifice bunt by Collins moved Contreras to third. Then, a balk by the reliever Jimmy Herget allowed Contreras to race home, resulting in a 7-4 score in favor of the Brewers.
Colorado's Thairo Estrada and Braxton Fulford responded with resilience, contributing to the Rockies' three-run fifth with two-run singles and run-scoring doubles, respectively.
The Brewers' Caleb Durbin was stalwart at the plate, compiling three hits.
Noteworthy Moment:
William Contreras' lead-off single in the fourth inning set the Brewers' offense ablaze, resulting in a rally that expanded their lead to 6-0.
Stats Corner:
The Brewers have dominated games this season, clinching victories 39 out of 48 times when scoring at least four runs. Conversely, they face challenges when scoring three runs or fewer, experiencing defeat 27 times in such circumstances.
Upcoming Matchup:
Anticipating their next faceoff, the Rockies will deploy Antonio Senzatela (3-10, 6.48 ERA), while the Brewers will counter with Quinn Priester (5-2, 3.68). The contest will unfold at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers are currently favored with a MoneyLine of -232, whereas the Rockies have a MoneyLine of +194[2][3].
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In the upcoming MLB matchup, the Brewers will look to continue their dominance against the Rockies with Quinn Priester (5-2) on the mound, while Colorado will counter with Antonio Senzatela (3-10). This game, scheduled at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will feature a thrilling clash between the two teams, reminiscent of their previous encounter that saw the Brewers outperform the Rockies in a baseball game filled with exciting plays, including Jackson Chourio's three-run homer and Christian Yelich's 2 RBI performance.
