The second period offering from Lozeman was his first in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League - a moment that did not go uncelebrated by his teammates. Third period goals were courtesy of Gage Sather (assists from Justin King and Danny Schmirler), and Kyran Grominsky sealed the deal with an empty netter (assist from King). Opening up scoring late in the first was Teo Fath with an unassisted short-handed goal, followed in the second by Oleg Bitus (assists from Johnny Lozeman and Tyson Sanchu), and then Lozeman with a shorthanded goal (assist from Fath). “We battled through killing lots of penalties … it was a very complete effort with some nice goals as well.” This material may not be published, broadcast, written or redistributed.“Tonight was a great 60 minutes effort from all 20 guys in our lineup,” said head coach and general manager (GM) Tayler Sincennes. Nationals: LHP Patrick Corbin (8-14, 5.98) has gone at least seven innings in back-to-back starts for the first time since Aug. Rockies: LHP Kyle Freeland (5-8, 4.76) has lost his last two decisions, allowing 11 runs in 10 1/3 innings while giving up five homers. Another former teammate – Bryce Harper of the Phillies - is at. He trails former teammate Trea Turner (.317), who was part of the Nationals big midseason trade with the Dodgers. Juan Soto went 1 for 2 to slightly raise his average from. When he performs successfully it puts a lot of smiles on people’s faces,” Black said. “I think there’s not better way to honor his family, his father, than going out there and playing baseball the way he plays it. “This is an emotional time for Sam,” Black said. Manager Bud Black also spoke about the tough situation. “It’s not easy to do but he knows who he’s doing it for,” he said. “I respect the hell out of him coming back a couple days after it happened,” Rodgers said before choking up himself. In the ninth he singled, stole his third base of the year, and scored the go-ahead run just a few days after losing his father, Jim, to Lou Gehrig’s disease.Īfterwards, his roommate - Rodgers - talked about Hilliard is going through. Hilliard’s 11th homer of the season in the sixth gave the Rockies a 7-6 lead. Black had previously been optimistic that Joe would return this season but needed to ‘backtrack’ because ‘hamstrings are tricky’. Rockies: Manager Bud Black said OF Connor Joe (right hamstring strain) might be out for the season. The Nationals roughed up Colorado starter Germán Márquez in the fourth for four runs, three on Thomas’ homer for a 6-2 lead. Keibert Ruiz, also sent from the Dodgers to Washington in that deal, had three hits. I have to get to the fifth or sixth if not more and give the team a chance.” But if it has to happen next year, so be it. “If I get that first win this year that will be a lot of fun and everyone will enjoy it. “I wouldn’t say it’s frustrating,” Gray said about chasing his first win. He has given up at least one homer in each of his 11 starts this season, including 14 in nine games with Washington since being acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nationals starter Josiah Gray – still in search of his first win in the majors – allowed five runs on three hits and four walks in 5 1/3 innings. Juan Soto walked on four straight pitches by lefty Lucas Gilbreath (2-1) to load the bases and Josh Bell’s grounder put Washington ahead.Ĭarlos Estévez allowed two singles before getting Lane Thomas on a grounder with runners at the corners to earn his ninth save. Trailing 7-6, Nationals pinch-hitter Ryan Zimmerman doubled and scored on a single by Alcides Escobar to tie it in the eighth. Rodgers and Sam Hilliard homered for the Rockies A single, stolen base, walk and sacrifice set up Rodgers. In the series opener between two teams out of the playoff race, the Rockies improved to 6-1 on their road trip.ĭíaz connected against Kyle Finnegan (5-8) for a leadoff home run in the ninth that made it 8-all. WASHINGTON (AP) - Elías Díaz hit a tying homer and Brendan Rodgers had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Washington Nationals 9-8 Friday night. Business & Finance Click to expand menu.
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