The Colorado Rockies were in control for much of Sunday’s finale with the Los Angeles Dodgers, jumping out to an early lead against Ross Stripling before an eighth-inning collapse prevented them from completing a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2007.
Stripling, who has been a revelation in the Dodgers’ rotation since taking on a permanent role in May, endured what was arguably his worst start of the season.
In six innings pitched, the right-hander allowed a season-high nine hits and four runs while recording seven strikeouts to only one walk. Stripling was ultimately tabbed with a no-decision, having only thrown 92 pitches in the contest.
After the game, Stripling revealed that he’s looking for consistency after coming away unimpressed in his previous two starts against the Chicago Cubs and Rockies, via Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group:
“Wasn’t terribly sharp in Chicago. Wasn’t sharp today. I don’t think I’m fatiguing. I wouldn’t say that. They’ve seen me throw 80 innings now this year. I think they’ve got an idea what’s coming. I’ve just got to stay sharp. Those are tough lineups. But I feel my stuff plays against anyone. So I just need to be sharp every outing.”
While Stripling wasn’t particularly sharp on Sunday, he kept the Dodgers in the game against a tough Rockies offense that ranks 10th in all of baseball with a collective 105 home runs and team .738 on-base plus slugging.
Stripling is fresh off a solid month of June in which he compiled a 2.48 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over 29 innings pitched with 30 strikeouts to only one walk.
Stripling is taking full advantage of his extended role in the starting rotation, recently admitting that he felt his opportunity was ‘slipping’ prior to receiving his opportunity.
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