Rockies Clinch 8-7 Win Over Nationals on Goodman Homer

Game Recap

The Rockies beat the Nationals 8‑7 as Hunter Goodman’s 8th‑inning blast broke a tie and sealed the victory. Colorado generated 12 hits, with rookie Cole Carrigg collecting three safeties throughout the game. A late‑inning rally by the Nationals fell short despite a two‑run double from James Wood. The win showcased a balanced offensive attack and reliable relief pitching down the stretch.

Abrams’ Offensive Surge

CJ Abrams powered Colorado with a pair of two‑run homers, the first giving the Rockies a 2‑0 lead and the second tying the contest 4‑4 in the third. That blast was his 24th of the season and extended his home‑run streak to three straight games with José Tena aboard. Abrams also leads the majors with 78 RBIs, tied with St. Louis’ Jordan Walker.

Goodman’s Clutch Homer

Hunter Goodman sparked the decisive rally with a double and a crucial RBI single in the fifth that tied the score. His game‑winning home run on a 3‑2 pitch opened the eighth inning and marked his 31st homer of the year. The shot erased a 7‑6 deficit and propelled the Rockies to an 8‑7 victory. Goodman’s performance capped a four‑run second that gave Colorado the early momentum.

Other Rockies Offense

Mickey Moniak anchored Colorado’s offensive burst with an RBI single and a leadoff 16th‑inning homer that put the Rockies ahead 7‑6. Troy Johnston’s sacrifice fly and Jake McCarthy’s double also drove in runs, while rookie Cole Carrigg’s two‑out single plated McCarthy and gave Carrigg three of the team’s 12 hits. The four‑run second inning, sparked by Moniak and later extended by other contributors, gave Denver the initial cushion. The balanced attack ensured the Rockies never relied on a single player to carry the offense.

Pitching Performances

Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen lasted 3 ⅔ innings, allowing six runs on seven hits before James Wood’s two‑run double put Washington ahead 6‑5. The Nationals’ Palmquist and Mikolas both struggled; Palmquist gave up four runs in 1 ⅔ innings, while Mikolas surrendered three runs on six hits over 3 ⅔ frames. Colorado’s bullpen steadied the ship, with Jimmy Herget allowing a double and a sac‑fly in the seventh before Jorbit Vivas’ pinch‑fly tied the game at 7.

Relief Heroics

Clayton Beeter (3‑3) earned the win after Goodman’s homer, while Jordan Romano logged his seventh save with two strikeouts in the ninth. Juan Mejia (3‑6) locked down a scoreless eighth to secure the victory for the Rockies. The trio of relievers limited further damage and sealed Colorado’s comeback win.

Next Game

Both clubs reset their calendars as Nationals right‑handed pitcher Cade Cavalli (6‑4, 3.78 ERA) prepares to face Rockies right‑hander Gabriel Hughes (0‑1, 3.14 ERA) on Wednesday. The matchup will showcase each staff’s strengths after a back‑and‑forth offensive display. Fans can expect another tightly contested duel as the teams battle for home‑field advantage in the division.