MILWAUKEE — The frustration is starting to show.
For the fourth straight game, the Colorado Rockies have struggled offensively -- the most recent case in a 4-0 loss to the Brewers in Game Two of the NLDS at Miller Park on Friday.
A day after being limited to just one hit through eight innings, the Rockies were unable to bring anyone across home plate over a six-hit outing. Colorado finished the game with nine runners left on base and 0-for-6 in scoring position, dropping their postseason mark to an abysmal 2-for-21.
The offensive struggles began on their current road trip when the Rockies traveled to Los Angeles for the NL West tiebreaker game on Monday. Colorado has scored only six runs over the past four games and now face being eliminated from the postseason, down a 2-0 deficit to Milwaukee in the best-of-five division series.
Colorado starting pitcher Tyler Anderson did his part in Game Two despite being dealt the loss. He threw six solid innings, striking out five batters while allowing just four hits and one earned run. His offense, however, was unable to provide any run support.
Rockies sluggers Charlie Blackmon, Carlos Gonzalez and Trevor Story finished a combined 0-for-11 at the plate in the shutout defeat.
Milwaukee's scoring started in the fourth inning when back-to-back doubles scored Mike Moustakas. The Brewers later piled onto their lead with a three-run eighth, which featured and RBI single from Moustakas and and two-RBI single by Erik Kratz.
Colorado will host Game Three of the NLDS at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. If the Rockies win, they will force a Game Four the following day again at Coors Field at 7:40 p.m. Monday.
Right-handed pitcher German Marquez is scheduled to start Sunday's game for Colorado. The Brewers are expected to start Wade Miley.
