(Denver = Wongeol Jeong) The Colorado Rockies hosted the first game of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

On the 11th of the local time, an MLB game between Colorado and Chicago took place at Colorado's home stadium, Coors Field.

In this game, Colorado started with Kyle Freeland, while Chicago had Jordan Wicks as their starting pitcher.

In the bottom of the 1st inning, Colorado took a 1-0 lead against Chicago as leadoff batter Blackmon touched home plate on a sacrifice hit by Jones.

In the top of the 3rd inning, Chicago tied the game at 1-1 as Yan Gomes scored on a single by Nick Madrigal.

Blackmon's fielding skills shone as he made a remarkable catch, leaping to catch Nico Hoerner's hit and adding to the out count. The Rockies only allowed 1 run in the 3rd inning.

In the top of the 5th inning, Christopher Morel's home run gave Chicago a 2-1 lead. In the following 6th inning, Yan Gomes' single allowed Cody Bellinger to score, making it 3-1. However, Seiya Suzuki, who followed Bellinger, was tagged out at home by catcher Elias Diaz.

Colorado turned the game around in the 7th inning.

Hunter Goodman set the stage for the comeback. Goodman followed Wicks and connected with Cuas' 89-mile changeup, sending it over the third baseman for a hit, bringing Elias Diaz home.

Colorado quickly succeeded in scoring 2 runs as Brenton Doyle, who came to bat after Goodman, hit a single. With Montero and Goodman both touching home plate, Colorado successfully turned the game around to 4-3 with Doyle's hit.

The goddess of victory smiled upon Chicago.

In the top of the 9th inning, the first batter, Dansby Swanson, doubled against Tyler Kinley, who replaced Justin Lawrence on the mound.

Next up to bat, Ian Happ walked to first base after drawing a walk.

The hero of the game was catcher Yan Gomes.

Gomes connected with Kinley's 97-mile fastball with a line drive towards second base. Gomes brought in Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ, successfully turning the game to 5-4 in favor of Chicago.

In the bottom of the 9th inning, Drew Smyly held off Colorado's last offensive effort with a scoreless inning, sealing Chicago's 5-4 victory.

Colorado and Chicago are scheduled to have the second game of the series at Coors Field tomorrow, the 12th.