Rockies Game Recap 8/27

     It was a first inning to forget for Chad Bettis and the Rockies as he struggled and gave up three runs to Giants. They were never able to recover in the game and eventually ended up dropping the second game by a final score of 5-3. Bettis bounced back after the first inning and ended up not having a bad night, but it was not enough to get his first career victory in the Major Leagues. Yusmeiro Petit danced in and out of danger for six innings and allowed only two runs and picked up his first victory on the year. The middle of the lineup for the Giants did the majority of the damage on the night as Brandon Belt had four hits and Pablo Sandoval added three of his own. Hunter Pence and Pablo Sandoval hit back to back home runs in the first inning and they never looked back. Sergio Romo came in and closed the door on the Rockies in the ninth inning and was able to record his 32nd save of the season.

     Chad Bettis struggled in the first inning as he gave up the back to back home runs and the Rockies trailed 3-0 before they even had a chance to bat. He was able to regain his composure and only allow one other run in his next five innings of work. His final line was six innings allowing nine hits, four runs, one walk and struck out two. He lasted a lot longer than everyone thought he would after the rough start he had in the first inning. Unfortunately the Rockies were never able to bounce back from the defecit and failed to get much going against the Giants pitching staff.

     Offensively the Rockies were led by Wilin Rosario who went 3 for 4 with a double and one RBI. Charlie Blackmon had a double and an RBI and DJ LeMahieu accounted for the other Rockies run with an RBI groundout in the seventh inning. Other than that the Rockies were limited on the night.

     The Rockies will be back in action tomorrow night as they finish off their series with the Giants. Tomorrow night's game looks like it will be a pitcher's duel as Jhoulys Chacin (12-7 3.22 ERA) will be taking on Madison Bumgarner (11-8, 2.84 ERA). First pitch for the game tomorrow is at 6:40 PM Mountain time.