Rockies squander eight-inning lead in 10-inning loss to Brewers
Ryan Feltner’s six-inning outing was undone by late-inning defensive errors and a bullpen collapse that allowed Milwaukee to seize control.
The Colorado Rockies surrendered a hard-fought 3-1 lead to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night, falling 9-7 in 10 innings at Coors Field. The defeat drops Colorado’s record to 24-40, while the Brewers improved to 38-23, extending their hold on first place in the division.
Ryan Feltner delivered one of his most effective starts of the season, pitching six innings and allowing just one run on a single hit. He struck out four batters and walked two, utilising a mix of sliders, four-seam fastballs, and changeups to maintain control. His performance lowered his season ERA to 4.22, and he threw 81 pitches with a 63 per cent strike rate.
The Rockies’ early offence was sparked by Hunter Goodman’s 16th home run of the season in the third inning. The 411-foot shot, which left the bat at 106.4 mph, gave Colorado a 3-1 advantage over Brewers starter Brandon Sproat. Sproat allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings, raising his ERA to 6.17.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the ninth inning. Reliever Daniel Senzatela, who entered with a 1.26 ERA, surrendered four runs, three earned, after a throwing error and a series of hits. The Brewers took a 5-3 lead before the Rockies tied the game at 5-5 in the bottom of the ninth.
Milwaukee secured the victory with a four-run rally in the top of the 10th inning. Juan Mejia allowed four runs in one-third of an inning, raising his ERA to 6.67. Manager Warren Schaeffer cited late-game execution issues, stating, “Walks kill you. Especially late in the game. Walks always kill you.”
The series continues on Saturday at Coors Field with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. MDT. Milwaukee is set to start Jacob Misiorowski, who holds a 6-2 record and a 1.65 ERA. Colorado has not yet named a starter, though Zach Agnos is considered a likely candidate.
