Rockies Send Minimum Batters to Plate for First Time in Franchise History as Tigers Rookie Keider Montero Throws Three-Hit Shutout

A History-Making Night

In a remarkable turn of events, the Colorado Rockies became the first team in franchise history to send the minimum number of batters to the plate in a game on Tuesday night. Tigers rookie Keider Montero put together a dominant performance on the mound, baffling the Rockies' batters and throwing a three-hit shutout.

Montero's Masterclass

Montero took control of the game from the outset, showcasing an impressive fastball and a devastating changeup. He retired the first 12 batters he faced, striking out six of them. The Rockies managed to mount a mild threat in the fifth inning when they put two runners on base with one out, but Montero snuffed out the rally with a strikeout and a ground out.

Offensive Struggles for the Rockies

The Rockies' offense, which entered the game with a respectable .265 batting average, was completely stymied by Montero. The team's only three hits came from Kris Bryant, Ryan McMahon, and Elias Diaz. They were unable to mount any significant scoring chances, and Montero faced only 27 batters in total, the minimum number possible in a nine-inning game.

Montero's Rise to Stardom

Montero, a 24-year-old right-hander, has emerged as one of the most promising young pitchers in baseball this season. In six starts, he has a 2.08 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts in 39.1 innings. His performance against the Rockies was the latest in a string of impressive outings, and he is proving to be a key part of the Tigers' rotation.

Making History

The Rockies' inability to send more than the minimum number of batters to the plate is a testament to Montero's dominance. It is a rare feat in baseball history, and it marks the first time in the Rockies' 30-year history that they have failed to do so. The team will look to bounce back from this disappointing performance when they face the Tigers again on Wednesday.