Colorado Rockies game no. 44 thread: Graham Ashcraft vs Austin Gomber

The Colorado Rockies were limited to just one run by rookie pitcher Brandon Williamson on Tuesday as they lost 3-1 to even the series against the Cincinnati Reds. They look to take the rubber match before heading to Texas for a weekend series on Friday.

Austin Gomber (3-4, 6.30 ERA) will take the mound for the Rockies. Gomber has been excellent since giving up nine runs in two innings on April 19. In his last three starts, Gomber has recorded a quality start, including a 6 ²⁄₃ innings performance on May 12 in which he allowed three runs on five hits with six strikeouts.

Opposing him will be Graham Ashcraft (2-1, 3.95 ERA). Ashcraft has been solid for the Reds this season, in his previous start against the Miami Marlins on May 12 he allowed three runs on six hits in 5 ²⁄₃ innings of work.

First Pitch: 1:10 PM MDT

TV: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain

Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)

Lineups:

The Rockies:

And the Reds:

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Final Score: Rockies 11, Reds 6

See the game highlights here