The Colorado Rockies snapped their eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, thanks to Brenton Doyle's tiebreaking home run against Chris Sale in the third inning. This win was crucial as Colorado had lost 16 of their previous 17 games and was on the brink of matching a historic losing record. Rookie pitcher Chase Dollander contributed significantly by allowing only one run in 5 2/3 innings, despite dealing with a cracked fingernail. The Rockies' bullpen maintained the lead, with Zach Agnos securing his first major league save. Despite the Braves' recent success, they couldn't advance a runner into scoring position after the third inning, solidifying the Rockies' win.

Brenton Doyle's pivotal 421-foot home run off Chris Sale broke a tie in the third inning, ending his personal 0-for-20 streak and helping the Rockies avoid a record-tying losing start to the season.

The Rockies had been outscored by 78 runs over their previous 17 games, managing just one win in that span before this crucial victory against the Braves.

Rookie Chase Dollander, a top draft pick from 2023, achieved his second career win by pitching 5 2/3 solid innings, allowing only one run and battling through a cracked fingernail.

Relief pitchers Jake Bird, Seth Halvorsen, and Zach Agnos combined to finish a three-hitter game, with Agnos earning his first major league save, while Bird added two strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings.

The Braves, who had been successful in nine of their last eleven games, were unable to capitalize on early opportunities and failed to get a runner in scoring position after the third inning.

Ryan McMahon's struggles at the plate continued, extending his hitless streak to a team record of 0 for 34, surpassing the previous record held since 2005.

The Rockies' victory was a team effort, with key defensive plays and timely hitting, marking a significant morale boost for a struggling team at the bottom of the league standings.