Three home runs solved a lot of problems for the Rockies on Tuesday night. Trading defensive drama for offensive power, the Rockies used a four-run eruption in the fourth inning to secure an 8-2 win and wash away the sting of Monday’s error-filled series opener against the Angels -- a game the Rockies won despite committing four defensive miscues. The early production backed a steady performance from starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano and provided a clear contrast to Monday's contest. Before the game, Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer expressed confidence in his defense, emphasizing that mistakes from the previous night were behind them. The lineup responded immediately, establishing an early lead and maintaining control behind Sugano’s five frames on the mound. "They're professionals, they're adults," Schaeffer said postgame. "They know when they're not up to par and when they need to turn things around." That turnaround materialized quickly, shifting the energy inside a quieted Angel Stadium. Colorado's offensive response began in the second inning against Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez, sparked by a solo home run from Hunter Goodman — his 15th of the season, most among all MLB catchers. After a throwing error allowed Troy Johnston to score and an Edouard Julien single pushed the early margin to 3-0, the lineup delivered its definitive blow two frames later. With two outs in the fourth, the Rockies sent eight batters to the plate to completely break the game open. Consecutive singles from Kyle Karros and Julien kept the line moving before Jake McCarthy drove home a run with a line-drive single. Willi Castro followed by launching a three-run home run deep into the right-field seats. On the very next pitch, TJ Rumfield completed uprising with a solo shot to right-center field that deflected off right fielder Jo Adell's glove and head before clearing the fence -- chasing Rodriguez from the game and pushing the advantage to 8-0. Though Schaeffer admitted he couldn't see the unique bounce clearly from the dugout, he credited the relentless nature of the rally.
