Live Blogging: Houston Astros at Colorado Rockies 07/25/2018

MLB: Houston Astros at Colorado Rockies 07/25/2018

AT&T Rocky Mountain TV Broadcast

Hello and welcome to another edition of ‘Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball’. Tonight it is the Houston Astros taking on Colorado Rockies. The Astros come in with an A.L. West Leading 67-36, by 6 games, over the Seattle Mariners. While the Rockies come in with a record of 53-47, 2.5 GB of the Dodgers in the N.L. West and 2 games behind both Braves and Diamondbacks for the Final Wild Card.

This game is more of a must-win for the Rockies, as they are fighting for a divisional crown or a wild card spot. As for the Astros, they look like they could be playing in October, with their division lead, as well as their outstanding starting pitching.

And one members of that pitching staff will be tested at Coors Field, as right-handed Charlie Morton will go for the Astros. While the Rox will go with right-hander Jon Gray. Morton comes in with a record of 11-2, an ERA 2.96, 1.15 WHIP, 3.24 K/BB, and 3.90 P/PA. While Gray comes in with a record of 8-7, a 5.44 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 4.17 K/BB, 3.80 P/PA.

It is the Houston Astros taking on Colorado Rockies, coming up shortly.

Game Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO

Starting Lineups:
Houston Astros (67-36):
1. George Springer, CF
2. Alex Bregman, 3B
3. Jose Altuve, SS
4. Yuli Gurriel, 1B
5. Josh Reddick, RF
6. Marwin Gonzalez, SS
7. Kyle Tucker, LF
8. Max Stassi, C
9. Charlie Morton, P
SP: Charlie Morton (RHP) (11-2, 2.96 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 3.24 K/BB, 3.90 P/PA)

Colorado Rockies (53-47):
1. Charlie Blackmon, CF
2. Ian Desmond, 1B
3. Nolan Arenado, 3B
4. Carlos Gonzalez, RF
5. Trevor Story, SS
6. Gerardo Parra, LF
7. Garrett Hampson, 2B
8. Tom Murphy, C
9. Jon Gray, P
SP: Jon Gray (RHP) (8-7, 5.44 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 4.17 K/BB, 3.80 P/PA)

Astros are in their traveling grays. While the Rockies are in purple jerseys, white pants with purple pinstripes, and black hats.

Top of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Springer
2. Bregman
3. Altuve
Jon Gray now starting as Rockies Pitcher.
​MLB Scores:
First Pitch at 7:40 p.m. CDT.
Springer lines out to Desmond. 1 out.
Bregman grounds out to Hampson. 2 outs.
Altuve grounds out to Arenado. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

Middle of 1st Inning;
HOU 0, COL 0

Bottom of 1st Inning:
Due Up:
1. Blackmon
2. Desmond
3. Arenado
Charlie Morton now starting as Astros Pitcher.
​Blackmon grounds out to Bregman. 1 out.
Desmond lines out to Reddick. 2 outs.
Arenado grounds out to Gonzalez. 3 outs.
Rockies go down 1-2-3, in their half of 1st Inning.

End of 1st Inning;
HOU 0, COL 0

Top of 2nd Inning:
Due Up:
4. Gurriel
5. Reddick
6. Gonzalez
Gray currently at 8 pitches.
​Gurriel grounds out to Hampson. 1 out.
Reddick flies out to Parra. 2 outs.
Gonzalez flies out to Parra. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 2nd Inning.

Middle of 2nd Inning;
HOU 0, COL 0

Bottom of 2nd Inning;
Due Up:
4. Gonzalez
5. Story
6. Parra
Morton currently at 10 pitches.
​HOME RUN: Carlos Gonzalez hits a solo home run off Charlie Morton. HOU 0, COL 1
​Story singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
Parra strikes out swinging. 1 out.
While Hampson was at-bat, Story caught stealing by Stassi. Stassi to Altuve. 2 outs.
Hampson draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Hampson gets picked off by Morton. Morton to Gurriel.
Tom Murphy will lead-off the Bottom of 3rd Inning.

End of 2nd Inning;
HOU 0, COL 1

Top of 3rd Inning;
Due Up:
7. Tucker
8. Stassi
9. Morton
Gray currently at 19 pitches.
​Tucker strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Stassi grounds out to Hampson. 2 outs.
Morton strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 3rd Inning.

Middle of 3rd Inning;
HOU 0, COL 1

Bottom of 3rd Inning:
Due Up:
8. T. Murphy
9. Gray
1. Blackmon, 0-1
Morton currently at 24 pitches.
​Murphy strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Gray strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Blackmon gets hits by a pitch. Runner on 1st.
Desmond hits an infield single to second base. Blackmon advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
Arenado grounds out to Gurriel, unassisted. 3 outs.
Rockies strand a pair of base runners.

End of 3rd Inning:
HOU 0, COL 1

Top of 4th inning;
Due Up:
1. Springer, 0-1
2. Bregman, 0-1
3. Altuve, 0-1
Gray currently at 32 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Springer gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Bregman draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Walk ends Gray attempt of a perfect game.
RBI-DOUBLE: Jose Altuve hits an RBI-Double, scoring Alex Bregman. HOU 1, COL 1
Gurriel reaches on fielding error by Desmond. Altuve advances to 3rd. Runners on 1st & 3rd.
Reddick reaches on catcher's interference by Murphy. Bases Loaded. 
Gonzalez hits an RBI-Groundout to Desmond, unassisted. Altuve scores. Gurriel and Reddick advance 90 feet. 2 outs. Runners on 2nd & 3rd. HOU 2, COL 1
Tucker grounds out to Story. 3 outs.
Astros strand a base runner. 

Middle of 4th Inning:
HOU 2, COL 1

Bottom of 4th Inning:
4. Gonzalez, 1-1 HR
5. Story, 1-1
6. Parra, 0-1
Morton still pitching for the Astros.
Gonzalez flies out to Springer. 1 out.
Story lines out to Gonzalez. 2 outs.
Parra grounds out to Bregman. 3 outs.
Rockies go down 1-2-3, in their half of 4th Inning.

End of 4th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 1

Top of 5th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Stassi, 0-1
9. Morton, 0-1
1. Springer, 0-1
Gray still pitching for Rockies.
Stassi grounds out to Story. 1 out.
Morton gets called out on strikes. 2 outs.
Springer grounds out to Story. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 5th Inning.

Middle of 5th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 1

Bottom of 5th Inning:
Due Up:
7. Hampson, BB
8. Murphy, 0-1
9. Gray, 0-1
Morton currently at 60 pitches.
DEFENSIVE SUBSTITUTION: J. Davis replaces Altuve, playing 3rd Base.
DEFENSIVE SWITCH: Alex Bregman moves from 3rd Base to short stop. While Marwin Gonzalez moves from short stop to 2nd Base.
Hampson grounds out to Morton. 1 out.
Murphy doubles to left field. Runner on 2nd.
Gray grounds out to Gonzalez. Murphy advances to 3rd. 2 outs. Runner on 3rd. 
Injury Update: Jose Altuve leaves the game with an injured knee.
Blackmon draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 3rd. 
Desmond grounds into 4-6 fielder's choice. Blackmon is out at 2nd. 3 outs.
Rockies strand a base runner.

End of 5th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 1

Top of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
2. Bregman, 0-1
3. Davis
4. Gurriel, 0-2
Gray currently at 68 pitches.
​Bregman triples to left field. The ball hits Parra's shoulder. Replay is showing possible fan interference. If call gets overturned, Bregman is out on a F-7. 
MANAGER'S CHALLENGE: Bud Black is challenging the call on the field. Bregman triples to left field. The call is overturned. Bregman is out on a F-7. 1 out.
Davis grounds out to Hampson. 2 outs.
Gurriel grounds out to Arenado. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 6th Inning.

Middle of 6th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 1

Bottom of 6th Inning;
Due Up:
3. Arenado, 0-2
4. Gonzalez, 1-2, HR
5. Story, 1-2
Morton currently at 73 pitches.
​Arenado grounds out to Bregman. 1 out.
Gonzalez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Story draws a 2-out walk. Runner on 1st.
Parra draws a base on balls. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
ASTROS MOUND VISIT #1: MVR: HOU 5, COL 6
Joe Smith (RHP)  warming up in Astros Bullpen.
Morton throws a wild pitch. Story and Parra move 90 feet. Runners on 2nd & 3rd.
ASTROS MOUND VISIT #2: MVR: HOU 4, COL 6
Morton currently at 100 pitches.
Hampson nearly gets a base hit, with a foul ball down the 3rd Base Line.
Morton ends his 8-pitch battle with Hampson, as the Rockies Second Baseman strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Rockies strand a pair of base runners.

End of 6th Inning:
HOU 2, COL 1

Top of 7th Inning:
Due Up:
5. Reddick, 0-1
6. Gonzalez, 0-2, RBI
7. Tucker, 0-2
​Gray currently at 81 pitches.
MLB Scores:
Reddick gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Gonzalez strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Tucker draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
STOLEN BASE: Tucker steals 2nd Base, on a 2-0 count for Stassi.
UMPIRE REVIEW: Umpires reviewing call on the field, Tucker is safe at 2nd. The call is overtuned. Murphy throws out Tucker. Murphy to Hampson. 3 outs.
Max Stassi will lead-off the Top of 8th Inning.

Middle of 7th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 1

Bottom of 7th Inning;
Due Up:
8. Murphy, 1-2
9. Gray?
1. Blackmon, 0-1
PITCHING CHANGE: Joe Smith (RHP) replaces Charlie Morton as Astros Pitcher.
​Murphy singles to right field. Runner on 1st.
PINCH-HITTING: Raimel Tapia pinch-hitting for Jon Gray.
PITCHING CHANGE: Tony Sipp (LHP) replaces Joe Smith as Astros Pitcher. Runner on 1st. HOU 2, COL 1
Tapia reaches on bunt fielder's choice. Davis to Bregman, throwing out Murphy. 1 out.
Blackmon draws a base on balls. Tapia advances to 2nd. Runners on 1st & 2nd.
DOUBLE SWITCH: Colin McHugh (RHP) replaces Tony Sipp as Astros Pitcher. McHugh willl bat 7th.  Tony Kemp replaces Tucker, will bat 9th in Astros Lineup. 1 out. Runners on 1st & 2nd. HOU 2, COL 1
​Desmond singles to right field. Tapia advances to 3rd. Bases Loaded. 
​Arenado hits an RBI-Fouls out to Davis, Tapia scores. Blackmon and Desmond move 90 feet. Runners on 1st & 3rd. HOU 2, COL 2
Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Stassi had to throw out Gonzalez at first base. Stassi to Gurriel. 3 outs.
Rockies strand a pair of base runners. 

End of 7th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 2

Top of 8th Inning:
Due Up:
8. Stassi, 0-2
9. Kemp
1. Springer, 0-3
2. Bregman, 0-2
​PITCHING CHANGE: Adam Ottovino (RHP) replaces Jon Gray as Rockies Pitcher. 
Stassi gets called out on strikes. 1 out.
Kemp grounds out to Hampson. 2 outs.
Springer strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros go down 1-2-3, in their half of 8th Inning.

Middle of 8th Inning;
HOU 2, COL 2

Bottom of 8th Inning;
Due Up:
5. Story, 1-2
6. Parra, 0-2
7. Hampson, 0-2
​McHugh currently at 12 pitches.
Story strikes out swinging. 1 out.
Parra strikes out swinging. 2 outs.
Wade Davis (RHP) warming up in Rockies Bullpen.
Hampson triples to center field. Runner on 3rd. 
Murphy strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Rockies strand a base runner. 

End of 8th Inning:
HOU 2, COL 2

Top of 9th Inning:
Due Up:
2. Bregman, 0-2
3. J. Davis, 0-1
4. Gurriel, 0-3
​PITCHING CHANGE: Wade Davis (RHP) replaces Adam Ottovino as Rockies Pitcher. 
Bregman strikes out swinging. 1 out.
J.D. Davis grounds out to Story. 2 outs.
Gurriel draws a base on balls. Runner on 1st.
Reddick strikes out swinging. 3 outs.
Astros strand a base runner.

Middle of 9th Inning:
HOU 2, COL 1

Bottom of 9th Inning;
Due Up:
9. W. Davis?
1. Blackmon, 0-1, 2 BB, HBP
2. Desmond, 2-4
McHugh currently at 26 puitches.
PINCH-HITTING: Noel Cuevas pinch-hitting for Wade Davis. 
Cuevas grounds out to Gonzalez. 1 out.
WALK-OFF HOME RUN: Charlie Blackmon hits a Walk-Off Home Run to end the game! HOU 2, COL 3

Final: 
HOU 2, COL 3
HOU: (67-37)
COL: (54-47)
W: W. Davis (1-3)
L: McHugh (5-1)
ToG: 2:56
PoG: Blackmon 1/2, Walk-Off HR, RBI, 2 BB, HBP

MLB Scores;

Final Thoughts: In a well-pitched game in Denver. However Charlie Blackmon had an OPS game, concluding with a Walk-Off Home Run in the Bottom of 9th Inning, for the Rockies. As for the Astros, it was a tough one. They only managed to get 1 hit, in the game. 

The Standings look like this, The Astros now have a 5 games lead on the A.L. West, but lost a game to the Red Sox, for Home-Field throughout the A.L. Postseason. The Red Sox have a 4.5 lead on the Astros, for best record throughout Major League Baseball. As for the Rockies, they gained ground on both the N.L. West and Wild Card Standings. They are now 1.5 GB behind the Dodgers for the N.L. West Lead. While they are 1.5 behind the Atlanta Braves, for the final N.L. Wild Card. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Jr. This has been 'Live Blogging on Shish on Baseball'. Thanks for visiting this page. 
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