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Jordan Beck hits home run, Seth Halvorsen earns save for Colorado at Nationals

Jordan Beck hits home run, Seth Halvorsen earns save for Colorado at Nationals

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Jordan Beck hits home run, Seth Halvorsen earns save for Colorado at Nationals
Colorado (17-57) will play for a four-game series sweep Thursday against Washington (30-44). The Rockies won game No. 3 Wednesday, 3-1, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
Former Vol Jordan Beck started in left field for Colorado and went 2-for-4. He hit a home run in the eighth inning with two outs. Beck totaled one run, one RBI and one strikeout.
Former Vol Seth Halvorsen earned his fifth save in 2025 for the Rockies. He pitched one inning and recorded two strikeouts. Halvorsen totaled 14 pitches, including 10 strikes, against three batters.
Brady House, a 2021 Tennessee baseball signee, started at third base for the Nationals. He went 2-for-4 and recorded his first Major League Baseball stolen base. House made his MLB debut on Monday. He was the No. 1 overall prospect in 2021, according to Perfect Game.
Thursday's series finale is slated for 1:05 p.m. EDT. Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander is projected to start for Colorado at Washington.
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