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The Colorado Rockies edged the Los Angeles Angels 9–8 on June 1 at Angel Stadium in a slugfest that exceeded the Vegas total of 4 runs. Colorado's offense proved decisive despite striking out 11 times, collecting 10 hits with 2 home runs and 9 RBIs to overcome a 7-run ERA from their pitching staff. The Angels matched the Rockies' hit total at 10 but managed only 1 homer and 7 RBIs while posting a 4.77 ERA, compounded by a defensive error that proved costly in a low-efficiency scoring environment where both teams posted sub-.320 on-base percentages. Los Angeles issued 10 walks but converted them inconsistently, while Colorado capitalized on similar free-pass opportunities to secure the one-run victory. The Rockies' ability to win despite 11 strikeouts and mediocre pitching metrics suggests their offensive depth could offset rotation limitations as the season progresses.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 10 | 4 |
| LAA | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 10 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Jake McCarthy ×2Tyler Freeman ×2Kyle Karros ×2Hunter GoodmanWilli CastroSterlin ThompsonDonovan Walton ×2Jorge SolerVaughn GrissomJo AdellOswald PerazaJose SiriAdam Frazier
