Rockies Lose Two Infielders to Injury in Another Defeat to Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays continued their offensive dominance against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night, hitting five home runs and handing Colorado a 10-4 loss in front of over 25,000 fans.
Adding to the tough night, the Rockies lost two key infielders mid-game due to injuries. In the fourth inning, Orlando Arcia left after suffering an elbow injury while running to first base. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer said the injury occurred during his swing.
One inning later, second baseman Thairo Estrada exited with a hamstring injury following a double play. Estrada had only recently returned after missing two months with a wrist fracture.
The Rockies initially led 2-0 thanks to a two-run homer by Hunter Goodman — his 22nd of the season — but that advantage didn’t last long.
Anthony Molina’s Start Unravels in the Sixth
Rookie starter Anthony Molina pitched well through five innings in just his second major league start. He worked efficiently early, even getting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to ground into a double play in the first inning. Though he gave up two home runs in the middle innings, the Rockies trailed only 3-2 going into the sixth.
That changed quickly. Molina gave up a home run to Guerrero to start the sixth, then another to Addison Barger. Walks followed, and then Dalton Varsho crushed a 467-foot homer — the longest of the night — putting Toronto firmly in control. Molina allowed five runs in the inning before being pulled.
Game-Changing Moment
Toronto sealed the win in the ninth inning when Varsho hit a two-run double off Jaden Hill, extending the lead to 10-4.
Key Stats
- Colorado has now allowed an average of 11 runs per game on this homestand.
- The Rockies have been outscored 55–35 in their last five games.
- The team’s record stands at 30–83.
Next Game
Kyle Freeland will take the mound for Colorado in the final game of the series. He’ll face Kevin Gausman, a Colorado native and Grandview High School alum. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. MDT.
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