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Braves 11, Rockies 6: Sunday Scaries
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Colorado Rockies 11-6, completing a three-game sweep. Despite a strong offensive showing, the Rockies struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Key points
- Braves completed a three-game sweep of the Rockies.
- Freeland gave up six runs in 4.1 innings.
- Rockies were 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
- Moniak hit two home runs in the game.
- Braves scored 28 runs in the series.
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Rockies pitching faltered against potent Braves bats
Despite striking out a season-high seven batters, Kyle Freeland struggled against a potent Braves offense in his second outing since returning from the injured list. It was two innings in particular that sunk him. Freeland gave up a leadoff double to Matt Olson in the top of the second. He turned around and struck out the next two batters only to yield back-to-back home runs off the bats of Jonah Heim and . The next two innings were fairly uneventful. The Rockies even took a temporary lead. When the fifth rolled around, everything fell apart. Freeland struck out the leadoff batter, but it would be the only out he recorded during the inning. Three walks and two singles later, the Braves had retaken the lead and Freeland was pulled. He threw a season high 98 pitches over 4.1 innings of work. However, the book was not yet closed on Freeland. entered the game with the bases loaded and the unenviable task of recording two outs. The Braves scored once more on a sacrifice fly, and Freelandâs line for the day was officially six runs on eight hits with three walks. Senzatela himself wasnât as sharp as we have become accustomed to. In his next two innings of work, he gave up an additional two earned runs on three hits and a walk. He struggled to locate his pitches and recorded only one strikeout. Before this afternoon, Senzatela had given up just one earned run. had a much-needed solid outing in the top of the eighth. He didnât allow any hits and recorded a strikeout. He did walk Braves batter , but then picked him off to help him set the side down in order. took the mound for the ninth inning and recorded two quick outs via the fly ball after walking leadoff batter , only for the inning to get out of hand. He ended up laboring through 28 pitches as he gave up three straight hitsâtwo singles and a doubleâfor the Braves to score three more runs and see the game slip even further away. The Braves are currently one of the best offenses in baseball, and overall they scored 11 runs on 14 hits and six walks this afternoon (they scored 28 total runs in three games).
Q&A
What was the final score of the Braves vs Rockies game on May 3, 2026?
The final score was Braves 11, Rockies 6.
How did Kyle Freeland perform against the Braves on May 3, 2026?
Kyle Freeland struggled, giving up six runs on eight hits over 4.1 innings pitched.
What were the Rockies' stats with runners in scoring position in the game?
The Rockies were 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left nine baserunners stranded.
Who hit home runs for the Rockies in the game against the Braves?
TJ Rumfield and Mickey Moniak each hit home runs for the Rockies during the game.
