The Colorado Rockies made a Dunkin’ Donuts run within the morning, then pulled out a uncommon highway win. Clearly, because the slogan goes, it was well worth the journey.
Charlie Blackmon hit a tiebreaking triple and scored in a two-run ninth, and the Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Saturday at Wrigley Field.
Blackmon got here in to the sport in a 5-for-41 droop. But the four-time All-Star delivered in an enormous spot.
He drove in pinch runner Garrett Hampson with a triple to the right-field nook towards Adbert Alzolay (0-1) after C.J. Cron walked with one out. He scored on an Elias Díaz single, making it 3-1, and the Rockies got here away with the win regardless of a dominant outing by Cubs rookie Hayden Wesneski in his first major-league begin.
“There’s been some ups and downs,” Blackmon mentioned. “I feel like I’ve had some bad breaks.”
Jose Ureña threw six stable innings, and the Rockies received for simply the fifth time time of their final 18 highway video games. They are a big-league-worst 23-48 away from residence.
The Rockies had some enjoyable earlier than the sport, sending principally rookies in full uniform to the close by Dunkin’ Donuts. Blackmon mentioned he acquired a “pretty classic” glazed donut and black espresso.
“I jokingly said, ‘Maybe we’ll have to do it again tomorrow,’ ” Blackmon mentioned. “There’s a lot of guys who did not really think that was a good idea. We probably won’t do it tomorrow.”
Ureña allowed one run and 7 hits. The right-hander, who signed a minor-league deal in May after being launched by the Milwaukee Brewers, has principally struggled since being known as up in July. But he has strung collectively back-to-back stable outings.
“He feels really comfortable here after a few months with this group,” supervisor Bud Black mentioned. “He’s finally settling in.”
Dinelson Lamet and Carlos Estévez (4-4) every labored an inning.
Daniel Bard got here on within the ninth for his thirty first save in 34 probabilities. He gave up a one-out single to pinch hitter Yan Gomes earlier than retiring Zach McKinstry on a line drive and Ian Happ on a groundout.
The Cubs had received 4 straight and had been eyeing their second straight sweep after taking three on the NL East-leading New York Mets.
Rookie dominates
Wesneski, 24, tossed seven innings, permitting one run and three hits. The right-hander struck out seven and didn’t stroll a batter in his third big-league look.
“Great outing for Hayden,” supervisor David Ross mentioned. “Nice, efficient. Worked quick. Similar to Stro (Marcus Stroman) yesterday. The only hits he gave up other than that first one was there wasn’t a whole lot of hard contact.”
Alzolay struck out all three within the eighth earlier than working into bother within the ninth. The right-hander had been sidelined all season due to a strained proper shoulder.
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The Cubs reinstated Alzolay from the 60-day injured record and positioned outfielder Seiya Suzuki on the paternity record. They additionally designated infielder Frank Schwindel and left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb for task and chosen infielder Esteban Quíroz’s contract from Triple-A Iowa.
Trainer’s room
Rockies: Black mentioned Kris Bryant (plantar fasciitis in left foot) is “getting more confidence” every day. Bryant — out since July 31 — began working Friday and has been hitting within the cage and understanding. “The progress has been pretty good the last week or so,” Black mentioned.
Cubs: An MRI on SS Nico Hoerner (delicate to reasonable triceps pressure) confirmed extra harm than anticipated, although the Cubs haven’t dominated him out for the rest of the season, Ross mentioned. “He wants to get back,” Ross mentioned. “He’s pretty disappointed with the news, but I don’t think he has anything left to prove to us this year.” Hoerner had the MRI on Thursday. He has not performed since Sunday. … LHP Steven Brault (strained left shoulder pressure) is probably going headed for a rehab task with Triple-A Iowa after his most up-to-date bullpen session went effectively. … 2B Nick Madrigal (strained proper groin) is progressing with agility and power work.
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