Jordan Beck improves batting average during Rockies game

In Wednesday's game, Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck had a strong performance, breaking out of a slump. He had two hits, going 2-for-4, which increased his batting average from .182 to .208. The Rockies lost to the Diamondbacks 1-0 at Salt River Fields. The team employed a bullpen strategy, starting with right-hander Jake Woodford. He pitched for 2 and 2/3 innings and allowed one run, which came from an RBI single by Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Woodford recorded two strikeouts and gave up two hits. Right-hander Jimmy Herget also pitched well, tossing 1 and 1/3 scoreless innings. Jake Bird continued his good form with two hitless innings, lowering his ERA to 2.77. Despite having six hits, the Rockies struggled in key moments. They were only 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position. Leadoff hitter Brenton Doyle had a solid day, going 2 for 3 and raising his average to .304. Looking ahead, the Rockies are set to face the Rangers on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. MDT. The probable pitchers include Germán Márquez and Tyler Kinley among others.