He went seven innings, allowing three runs on six hits with three strikeouts and just one walk. He allowed just two hits after the second inning, induced two crucial double plays, and threw 78 pitches. It was the fourth time a Rockies starter has gone seven innings this season and the first since Germán Márquez on May 22.

El venezolano Ezequiel Tovar conectó un jonrón de tres carreras para romper un empate en la quinta entrada y los Rockies de Colorado aseguraron su primera victoria en

The Colorado Rockies, who entered Saturday 34½ games out of first place, sold 42,131 tickets for a mid-July game with the Twins. Makes sense, though — this series must look to Rockies fans like the closest thing to sure wins on the 2025 schedule.

The Colorado Rockies have until July 28 to sign their first-round pick, Ethan Holliday. There’s a good bet they’ll get it done.

Opposing Freeland will be Chris Paddack (3-8, 4.95 ERA), who’s seen up-and-down success this season. While largely pitching very well, Paddack has also allowed at least six earned runs in three different starts in 2025. The most recent of these was his last outing before the break, a five-inning, six-run losing effort against the Chicago Cubs.

The Rockies entered the All-Star break with the fewest amount of wins (22), as the team — entrenched in a rebuild — has dealt with problems both in their lineup & on the mound.

The Colorado Rockies did something they haven’t done very often in their first game out of the All-Star break: win. But they must do this at the trade deadline.

If the Rockies are indeed aggressive at the MLB trade deadline, it could open the door for the returns of Zac Veen and Chase Dollander as well as possible debuts. The latter could include Kyle Karros getting the call-up from Double-A Hartford to slide in at third base.