Rockies Beat Cardinals 8-4 Behind McMahon's Homer

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

DENVER – The Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in an evening matchup at Coors Field. Ryan McMahon’s crucial three-run home run highlighted a strong offensive performance for the Rockies, while starting pitcher Bradley Blalock earned his first win of the season.

Rockies Offense Dominates Early

The Rockies offense set the tone early, starting with Mickey Moniak’s solo home run off Cardinals starter Erick Fedde in the first inning. This marked Moniak’s contribution to an aggressive lineup.

In the second inning, Adael Amador extended Colorado’s lead with a two-run double, pushing the score to 3-0. The momentum continued into the third inning when Ryan McMahon blasted a three-run homer, stretching the Rockies' advantage to 6-0 and putting significant pressure on the Cardinals.

Ezequiel Tovar added another run in the fifth, hitting a two-out double and scoring on a single by Brenton Doyle, making it 7-0.

Cardinals Attempt Comeback

The St. Louis Cardinals began to chip away at the lead in the fourth inning, with Nolan Arenado and Masyn Winn each driving in a run. Brendan Donovan’s double brought home Victor Scott II in the seventh, cutting the deficit.

In the eighth inning, Jordan Walker hit a two-out double and scored on a pinch-hit double by Yohel Pozo, bringing the Cardinals within three runs at 7-4. However, the Rockies sealed their victory when Moniak drew a two-out walk with the bases loaded in the bottom of the eighth, extending the lead back to 8-4.

Pitching Performances

Rockies pitcher Bradley Blalock secured his first win of the season (1-2), allowing two runs over 5 1/3 innings. He scattered eight hits, walked one, and had one hit-by-pitch.

For the Cardinals, Erick Fedde (3-10) struggled, surrendering six runs on seven hits in just three innings pitched, taking the loss.

Key Defensive Play

A pivotal moment occurred in the third inning with the Rockies holding a 3-0 lead. With Victor Scott II on first base, Brendan Donovan hit a deep fly ball to the warning track in right-center field. Brenton Doyle made a spectacular diving catch in the gap and then quickly threw out Scott II at first base for a crucial double play to end the inning, preserving Colorado's lead and momentum.

Game Statistics

Despite their offensive output, eight Rockies batters combined for 13 strikeouts during the game.

Up Next

The St. Louis Cardinals and Colorado Rockies will continue their three-game series on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Andre Pallante (5-6, 4.71 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Cardinals. The Rockies had not yet announced their starting pitcher for the series finale.

In summary

The Colorado Rockies defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8-4 on July 22, 2025, powered by Ryan McMahon's three-run homer and Bradley Blalock's winning pitching performance. Key offensive contributions from Mickey Moniak and Adael Amador established an early lead for Colorado. Despite a late rally attempt by St. Louis with RBIs from Nolan Arenado and Masyn Winn, the Rockies maintained control. A standout defensive play by Brenton Doyle in the third inning preserved Colorado's lead. The teams are set to conclude their series on July 23, 2025, with Andre Pallante scheduled to pitch for the Cardinals.

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