Rockies Win Dramatic Game Against Braves

In a dramatic turn of events, the Colorado Rockies staged a remarkable comeback against the Atlanta Braves, overcoming a significant deficit to secure a victory at Coors Field. This marked the largest deficit the Rockies have managed to overcome this season, with their seven-run rally in the eighth inning tying for the most runs scored in a single inning in 2024. Prior to this game, the Rockies had struggled against the Braves, holding a dismal 2-14 record since 2022 and losing nine of their last ten matchups at home. The pivotal moment came when outfielder Cave launched a two-run homer, igniting the Rockies' offensive surge. This was Cave's sixth home run of the season and his third in the month of August. Rockies pitcher Josh Rogers earned the win after delivering 1 2/3 innings of relief, allowing just one run, while Victor Vodnik secured his eighth save of the season with a flawless ninth inning. Conversely, Braves reliever Joe Jiménez faced difficulties, surrendering three earned runs in just one-third of an inning, leading to his team's downfall. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland exited the game in the fourth inning due to concerns over his pitching performance, as noted by manager Bud Black. Meanwhile, Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach had a solid outing, striking out seven batters over six innings but ultimately could not prevent the late-game collapse. In a separate development, Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario opted for free agency, declining his assignment to Triple-A Gwinnett.