Rockies’ Charlie Blackmon Aims for Redemption Against Cardinals in Rematch
Charlie Blackmon, the long-time outfielder for the Colorado Rockies, is gearing up for a rematch against the St. Louis Cardinals with redemption on his mind. Despite the Rockies not making it to the postseason this year, Blackmon is determined to finish his career on a high note. With only five games left in the season, Blackmon announced his retirement, effective at the end of the current campaign. In Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals, Blackmon went 2-for-3 with an RBI triple in a 7-3 loss, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch on Wednesday night in Denver.
Key Matchup: Erick Fedde vs. Austin Gomber
In the upcoming game, St. Louis right-hander Erick Fedde (8-9, 3.38 ERA) will face off against former Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber (5-11, 4.67). Fedde, who recently joined the Cardinals from the Washington Nationals, will make his sixth appearance against the Rockies and his first with St. Louis. Despite his success against the Rockies in the past, Fedde has struggled since joining the Cardinals, posting a 1-5 record with a 4.07 ERA. On the other side, Gomber will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks and make a statement against his former team, the Cardinals.
Blackmon’s Legacy and Final Season
As the longest-tenured player on the Rockies’ roster, Charlie Blackmon has left an indelible mark on the franchise. Throughout his 14-year career, Blackmon has amassed impressive statistics, ranking second in franchise history in games played, hits, and doubles. Additionally, he holds the record for the most triples in Rockies history with 68. Blackmon’s decision to retire at the end of this season has been met with mixed emotions, as he reflects on his time with the team and looks ahead to his final games on the field. Despite the challenges of saying goodbye to the game he loves, Blackmon is confident in his decision and ready to make the most of his remaining time in a Rockies uniform.
Rockies’ outfielder Charlie Blackmon is gearing up for a rematch against the St. Louis Cardinals with redemption on his mind. Despite the Rockies not making it to the postseason this year, Blackmon is determined to finish his career on a high note. With only five games left in the season, Blackmon announced his retirement, effective at the end of the current campaign. In Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals, Blackmon went 2-for-3 with an RBI triple in a 7-3 loss, setting the stage for a thrilling rematch on Wednesday night in Denver.
In the upcoming game, St. Louis right-hander Erick Fedde (8-9, 3.38 ERA) will face off against former Cardinals pitcher Austin Gomber (5-11, 4.67). Fedde, who recently joined the Cardinals from the Washington Nationals, will make his sixth appearance against the Rockies and his first with St. Louis. Despite his success against the Rockies in the past, Fedde has struggled since joining the Cardinals, posting a 1-5 record with a 4.07 ERA. On the other side, Gomber will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks and make a statement against his former team, the Cardinals.
As the longest-tenured player on the Rockies’ roster, Charlie Blackmon has left an indelible mark on the franchise. Throughout his 14-year career, Blackmon has amassed impressive statistics, ranking second in franchise history in games played, hits, and doubles. Additionally, he holds the record for the most triples in Rockies history with 68. Blackmon’s decision to retire at the end of this season has been met with mixed emotions, as he reflects on his time with the team and looks ahead to his final games on the field. Despite the challenges of saying goodbye to the game he loves, Blackmon is confident in his decision and ready to make the most of his remaining time in a Rockies uniform.
