Hunter Goodman keeps being the Rockies’ lifeline, and Tuesday night was the latest reminder. His go-ahead solo shot in the bottom of the eighth lifted Colorado to an 8-7 win over the Nationals, and now the Rockies get one more crack at Washington with a chance to carry that energy into the stretch before the trade deadline.
Wednesday’s finale at Coors Field gives Colorado another shot to stack a little momentum, whether that matters in the bigger picture or not. Gabriel Hughes gets the ball for the Rockies, and the rookie right-hander has held his own through three major league outings.
He has given up five runs in 14.1 innings, and his most recent start may have been his best yet: 5.1 innings, two runs allowed, six strikeouts. He’ll need that kind of work again against a Nationals lineup that can break open fast.
The matchup on the other side is Cade Cavalli, who starts for Washington with a 6-4 record and a 3.78 ERA. Colorado’s hitters have almost no history against him.
In fact, no Rockies batter in the lineup has ever faced Cavalli, and the only player on the roster who has been in the box against him is Troy Johnston, who is on the bench. That makes Cole Carrigg an especially intriguing name in the lineup.
The rookie has brought real life to the offense since his MLB debut, and the Rockies will be looking for that spark again.
Jake McCarthy is another bat worth watching, especially with the trade deadline just a couple of weeks away. His .307/.351/.513 line stands out, and if he keeps producing at that level, Colorado could have a valuable piece to move for prospect help.
Mickey Moniak falls into the same bucket. He has been one of the surprises at the plate, and while the Rockies would love to keep that kind of production around, the reality of their situation makes every strong showing matter a little more.
Wednesday’s game is set for 1:10 p.m. MDT at Coors Field. Rockies.TV and Nationals.TV will carry the game, with radio coverage on KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM and KNRV 1150 for Colorado, and WJFK 106.7 The Fan for Washington.
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