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Montes' Blast Lifts Mariners Over Rockies 5-4
19 Sep
Summary
- Lazaro Montes hit a game-winning 426-foot home run in the ninth inning.
- The Rockies are on the verge of losing 100 games for the fourth straight season.
- T.J. Rumfield's 22-game on-base streak is the longest for a Rockies rookie.
Lazaro Montes delivered a decisive blow for the Seattle Mariners on Friday night, launching a 426-foot home run in the ninth inning to secure a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies. This win extended Seattle's recent success to two consecutive games.
The Colorado Rockies continue to face challenges, now standing on the precipice of a historic losing streak. They are in danger of becoming the first team since the 1965 New York Mets to record four consecutive seasons with 100 or more losses.
Despite the team's struggles, Rockies rookie T.J. Rumfield achieved a personal milestone, extending his on-base streak to 22 games, a new franchise record for a rookie. Mariners pitcher Andres Munoz secured his 28th save in the tight contest.
