The Braves lost to the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in a pitcher's duel, with Chris Sale doing something that had never been done before.

Bryce Elder pitched six solid innings, Michael Harris II hit a tiebreaking double in the fifth and the Atlanta Braves beat the skidding Colorado Rockies 6-3 on Monday night. Colorado has dropped seven straight games and 15 of 16 to fall to 4-24,

The Rockies began this season with a plan to begin to learn more heavily on youth. Centerfielder Brenton Doyle was an All-Star last year. Ezequiel Tovar is considered one of the better shortstops in the National League.

The Colorado Rockies ended an eight-game losing streak as Brenton Doyle hit a tiebreaking home run off reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale in the third inning of a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. Colorado Rockies MLB game to be played on April 30, 2025 on ESPN.

Matt Olson had a season-high three hits, Michael Harris II drove in three runs and the Atlanta Braves defeated Colorado 8-2 on Tuesday night for the Rockies' 16th loss in 17 games.