The Rockies topped the Reds 3-2 on July 12, 2025, after Hunter Goodman scored the winning run on a wild pitch. Germán Márquez fanned 8 in a crucial win.
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In what might be the most 'Rockies' win of the season, Colorado snapped a frustrating three-game losing streak with a bizarre 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It wasn't a blowout, and it wasn't pretty, but a win is a win, especially when it comes via a two-out wild pitch in the eighth inning.
With their 22nd victory, the Rockies avoided tying the MLB record for fewest wins before the All-Star break, a dubious mark held by the 1945 Phillies and 1952 Pirates.
The game was deadlocked 2-2 in the bottom of the eighth when the baseball gods decided to smile on Coors Field. With two outs, Hunter Goodman dashed home from third on a wild pitch from Reds reliever Tony Santillan, scoring the decisive run without a single swing of the bat. It was a fittingly chaotic end to a tense game, giving the Rockies a much-needed sigh of relief and their 22nd win of a tough season.
Before the late-game drama, the story was all about Germán Márquez. The Rockies' ace looked like his old self, delivering his best performance of the season. Over six masterful innings, Márquez allowed just one run on four hits while racking up a season-high eight strikeouts. He kept the potent Reds offense off balance all afternoon, giving his team a fighting chance and reminding everyone of the top-tier arm he possesses.
Offense was at a premium, and for a long stretch, it all came from one swing. Ryan McMahon connected on a two-run blast in the fourth inning that put the Rockies ahead 2-1. It was a classic RyMac homer that provided the early spark and accounted for two of the team's three runs. In a season where consistent offense has been hard to find, McMahon's power remains a critical component of any Rockies victory.
The bullpen had a shaky moment when Jake Bird allowed the tying run in the seventh, but he ultimately vultured the win (3-1) thanks to the late rally. The real test came in the ninth, when Victor Vodnik entered to protect the one-run lead. After a leadoff double, he coolly navigated the heart of the Reds' order, intentionally walking the dangerous Elly De La Cruz before inducing the final outs to lock down his second save of the season. It was a high-wire act that paid off.
The Rockies have one more game before the All-Star break, a chance to head into the midsummer classic on a high note. They'll send rookie right-hander Bradley Blalock (0-2, 12.94 ERA) to the mound to face Cincinnati's Brady Singer. After today's wild win, fans will be hoping for a little more momentum to close out the first half.
