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Ryan Ritter's RBI double
Ryan Ritter hits an RBI double to left-center field, cutting the Rockies' deficit to 3-1 in the bottom of the 2nd inning
Washington Post
05-07-2025
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White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery makes spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in MLB debut
DENVER — Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in the second inning of his major league debut Friday night against Colorado, sprinting back and diving to grab Ryan Ritter's broken-bat looper. In the top of the second, Montgomery reached base on a catcher's interference call. He became the first player in the expansion era since 1961 to reach base n his first plate appearance on a catcher's interference call, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Montgomery — drafted 22nd overall in 2021 — was 0 for 2 with a walk and a strikeout in Chicago's 3-2 victory. The left-handed hitter from Indiana had about 15-20 family members and friends at Coors Field for his debut. ___ AP MLB:
Associated Press
05-07-2025
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White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery makes spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in MLB debut
DENVER (AP) — Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery made a spectacular over-the-shoulder catch in the second inning of his major league debut Friday night against Colorado, sprinting back and diving to grab Ryan Ritter's broken-bat looper. In the top of the second, Montgomery reached base on a catcher's interference call. He became the first player in the expansion era since 1961 to reach base n his first plate appearance on a catcher's interference call, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Montgomery was selected 22nd overall by the White Sox in the 2021 draft. The left-handed hitter from Indiana had about 15-20 family members and friends at Coors Field for his debut. ___ AP MLB:
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15-06-2025
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Holmes' 'special' game with 15 strikeouts is wasted in loss as Braves shift focus to visit from Mets
Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) attempts fielding a ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) works against Colorado Rockies' Jordan Beck (27) in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) speaks with catcher Sean Murphy (12) in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) speaks with catcher Sean Murphy (12) in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) attempts fielding a ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) delivers against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) works against Colorado Rockies' Jordan Beck (27) in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) speaks with catcher Sean Murphy (12) in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA (AP) — Grant Holmes believed he was on the verge of a game to remember when the Atlanta right-hander reached 10 strikeouts for the first time in his career — and it was only the fifth inning. 'It was a special moment,' Holmes said. Advertisement It was difficult for the Braves to explain how Holmes' milestone game, which started with five hitless innings and ended with a career-best 15 strikeouts, was wasted in Sunday's 10-1 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Holmes (3-6) did not allow a hit or a walk through five innings but trailed 1-0 thanks to his fielding and throwing errors on Ryan Ritter's grounder in the third. After the Braves tied the game at 1-1 in the sixth, Holmes gave up Ryan McMahon's go-ahead homer in the seventh. The right-hander gave up three runs, two earned, in 6 1/3 innings. 'It sucks to waste that start from him,' said Braves first baseman Matt Olson. Holmes' 15 strikeouts came one game after Spencer Strider's 13 strikeouts in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rockies. Advertisement 'I didn't see that coming,' said Braves manager Brian Snitker, adding that Holmes' strong start was not the only surprise. 'I felt good about putting runs on the board, too,' Snitker said, referring to the team's strong hitting in scoring a combined 16 runs while winning the first two games of the series. 'We're starting to click here and get this thing rolling,' Snitker said. 'We just can't get off the mat and get anything rolling for any extended time and we haven't all year.' Relievers Enyel De Los Santos and José Ruiz combined to give up seven runs after Holmes' exit. Advertisement Even so, Holmes' start gives the Braves confidence in their rotation which also includes Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Chris Sale and Bryce Elder. 'Those guys are really good,' Holmes said. '... I feel like going forward if we stay like we are we'll be in a pretty good position.' The Braves have won back-to-back series against Milwaukee and Colorado, but they couldn't complete the sweep of the Rockies they hoped would provide momentum for a visit from the NL East-leading New York Mets. The three-game series begins on Tuesday night. The Braves tweaked their rotation, moving Sale from his scheduled start on Sunday so he could follow Schwellenbach against the Mets, with Strider planned for the third game. Advertisement The Mets will be looking to rebound after being swept at home by Tampa Bay. They are still 13 games ahead of third-place Atlanta in the division. 'We've got to turn the page and get ready to play Tuesday,' said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza following Sunday's 9-0 loss to the Rays. 'We know when you look at this team on paper, that's a really good team,' Mendoza said of the Braves (31-39). The Braves will visit New York for a four-game series June 23-26. 'We've got a chance to make up some ground,' Olson said. 'It will be our first time seeing them.' ___ AP MLB:
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15-06-2025
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McMahon hits go-ahead homer in 7th as Rockies beat Holmes and Braves 10-1
Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) attempts fielding a ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies' Austin Gomber (26) delivers against Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) works against Colorado Rockies' Jordan Beck (27) in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies shortstop Ryan Ritter (8) slides into third base on errors after bunting against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) bunts against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) bunts against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) attempts fielding a ball hit by Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies' Austin Gomber (26) delivers against Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr., in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Atlanta Braves pitcher Grant Holmes (66) works against Colorado Rockies' Jordan Beck (27) in the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies shortstop Ryan Ritter (8) slides into third base on errors after bunting against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Colorado Rockies' Ryan Ritter (8) bunts against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Colorado Rockies overcame Grant Holmes' 15-strikeout performance to beat the Atlanta Braves 10-1 on Sunday and avoid a series sweep. The Rockies have lost 22 of 23 series this season. They swept Miami on the road from June 2-4 for their only series win so far this season. Advertisement Colorado right-hander Austin Gomber allowed two hits and no runs in five innings in his season debut. The Braves trailed 1-0 despite Holmes not allowing a hit or a walk through five innings. Holmes mishandled a grounder by Ryan Ritter in the third and made an wild throw to first base for another error, allowing Ritter to advance to third base. Braxton Fulford's sacrifice fly to left field drove in Ritter. Fulford's single up the middle with one out in the sixth was Colorado's first hit. Fulford added a three-run triple off Aaron Bummer in the eighth. Gomber came off the injured list. He had been out since March 27 with a sore left shoulder. Jake Bird (2-1) allowed one run in the sixth. Advertisement Key moment After McMahon's homer off Holmes (3-6) gave Colorado a 2-1 lead, Jordan Beck added a two-run double in a six-run seventh. The Rockies' six runs in the seventh were their most in a road inning since June 2, 2023, when they scored six in the eighth at Kansas City. Key stat One day after Rockies hitters set a nine-inning team record by striking out 19 times in a 4-1 loss to Atlanta, Colorado struck out 16 times. Holmes struck out 15 in 6 1/3 innings while allowing three runs, two earned. The 35 combined strikeouts by Braves pitchers in back-to-back games fell one shy of the major-league record of 36 by Boston on April 29-30, 1986, against Seattle. Advertisement Up next Colorado opens a four-game series at Washington on Monday. Left-hander Carson Palmquist, recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on Sunday, will start. The Braves are off Monday before beginning a three-game home series against the New York Mets on Tuesday night. Right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach is scheduled to start, followed by left-hander Chris Sale on Wednesday night. ___ AP MLB:
