Desmond, Freeland pace Rockies' easy win over Braves
Ian Desmond tripled and drove in five runs, Kyle Freeland pitched six strong innings and the Colorado Rockies coasted to an 11-5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Colorado Rockies
11
Atlanta Braves
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 10/6/26 | vs Los Angeles Dodgers | L 1-3 | MLB |
| 10/4/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | W 3-2 | MLB |
| 10/3/26 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | L 3-5 | MLB |
| 10/1/26 | vs Philadelphia Phillies | W 6-2 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Foul Ball 11-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 11-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-5
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Play Result 11-5
Camargo singled to center, F. Freeman scored, Markakis to third.
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Advancing On Play 11-5
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-4
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Play Result 11-4
Markakis singled to center, Acuña Jr. scored, F. Freeman to second.
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Advancing On Force 11-4
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-3
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Play Result 11-3
F. Freeman grounded into fielder's choice to first, Swanson scored, Albies out at second, Acuña Jr. to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 11-3
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 11-2
Pitch 5: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
LeMahieu singled to right, Blackmon scored.
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Advancing On Play 11-2
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 10-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 10-2
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Play Result 10-2
Desmond singled to right, LeMahieu and Story scored, González to third.
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Advancing On Play 10-2
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Advancing On Play 9-2
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 8-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-2
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Play Result 8-2
LeMahieu singled to center, Blackmon scored, LeMahieu to second advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 8-2
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-2
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Play Result 7-2
Swanson doubled to deep left, Duvall scored.
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Advancing On Play 7-2
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Play Result 7-1
Blackmon scored on Sobotka's wild pitch.
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Wild Pitch 7-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Blackmon tripled to right, Iannetta and Freeland scored.
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End Inning 11-5
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-5
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Play Result 11-5
Flowers struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 11-5
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 11-5
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 11-5
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Swinging 11-5
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-5
Flowers batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-5
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Play Result 11-5
Camargo singled to center, F. Freeman scored, Markakis to third.
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Advancing On Play 11-5
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Advancing On Play 11-5
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Single 11-4
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Swinging 11-4
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 11-4
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-4
Camargo batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-4
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Play Result 11-4
Markakis singled to center, Acuña Jr. scored, F. Freeman to second.
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Advancing On Force 11-4
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Advancing On Force 11-4
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Single 11-3
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-3
Markakis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-3
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Play Result 11-3
F. Freeman grounded into fielder's choice to first, Swanson scored, Albies out at second, Acuña Jr. to third.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 11-3
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 11-3
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 11-3
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Batters Fielders Choice - Runner Out 11-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-2
F. Freeman batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Albies reached on infield single to second, Swanson to third, Acuña Jr. to second.
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Advancing On Force 11-2
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Advancing On Force 11-2
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Single 11-2
Pitch 1: in play
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Start Batter/Pitcher 11-2
Albies batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 11-2
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Play Result 11-2
Acuña Jr. walked, Swanson to second.
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Advancing On Force 11-2
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 7: ball 4
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Ball 11-2
Pitch 6: ball 3
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Injuries
Atlanta Braves
- Joey Wentz Out
- Spencer Strider Out
- Jurickson Profar suspension
- Spencer Schwellenbach Out
- Mitchell Parker Out
Colorado Rockies
- Kris Bryant Out
- McCade Brown Out
- Chase Dollander Out
- Welinton Herrera Out
Lineups
ConfirmedATL
Ronald Acuna Jr.CF13
Ozzie Albies2B1
Freddie Freeman1B5
Nick MarkakisRF22
Johan Camargo3B10
Tyler FlowersC25
Adam DuvallLF14
Dansby SwansonSS7
Sean NewcombP15
Substitutes
Chad SobotkaP61
Ryan FlahertyPH7
Kolby AllardP49
Charlie CulbersonP18
COL
Charlie BlackmonCF19
DJ LeMahieu2B26
Nolan Arenado3B28
Trevor StorySS10
Carlos GonzalezRF2
Ian Desmond1B20
David DahlLF31
Chris IannettaC22
Kyle FreelandP21
Substitutes
Bryan ShawP47
Garrett HampsonPH53
Jake McGeeP47
Ryan McMahonPH19
Chris RusinP52
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