The Colorado Rockies secured their first series win of the season with an impressive 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night. Elias Díaz played a key role in the win, delivering a tiebreaking single in a six-run seventh inning. Ryan McMahon also had a standout performance, tying a career high with four hits.
The Rockies, who had struggled in their previous series, managed to win their third straight game for the first time this season. The team’s offense came alive in the seventh inning, with Jacob Stallings and Charlie Blackmon contributing crucial hits to secure the win. Blackmon’s double also marked his 599th career extra-base hit, tying him for second in franchise history with Larry Walker.
On the pitching side, Tyler Kinley earned the win after getting out of a tough situation in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Texas starter Andrew Heaney put up a strong performance, striking out a season-high eight batters in five innings.
The game was not without its drama, as Colorado manager Bud Black was ejected following a disputed call in the fifth inning. Both teams also provided updates on their injured players, with Max Scherzer and Evan Carter dealing with injuries for the Rangers, and Nolan Jones and Kris Bryant set to begin rehab assignments for the Rockies.
Looking ahead, the Rangers will send RHP Jose Ureña to the mound for his second start of the season, while the Rockies have yet to announce their starting pitcher. Fans can expect an exciting matchup as both teams look to build on their recent performances.