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Belts 15th home run Tovar went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 5-4 loss against the Orioles.

Impact Tovar's home run came with one out in the fifth and gave the Rockies a 4-2 lead. The homer was his 15th of the season to go along with 59 RBI, 64 runs scored and seven steals. Tovar does strike out over six times more than he walks (129:21) which has led to an on-base percentage that's currently hovering at .298. However, his .261 average is solid and he maintains a consistent role in the top two of the Rockies' batting order.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives rare day off Tovar is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game in Tampa Bay, Patrick Lyons of TheDNVR.com reports.

Impact It's the first time Tovar hasn't been in the lineup since he was on the paternity leave list back in late June. Alan Trejo will get a start at shortstop.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts 14th homer Tovar went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Friday's victory over the White Sox.

Impact Tovar got the Rockies' big night started with a two-run shot in the first inning. He's knocked four homers in his last 11 games, going 16-for-44 (.363) during that span. The 22-year-old shortstop improved his season slash line to .264/.300/.439 with 44 extra-base hits and 61 runs scored over 115 games.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks three hits, including homer Tovar went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and a double in a 6-4 victory versus the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Impact Tovar swatted a solo shot in the sixth inning to bring Colorado to within two runs. He was then part of the Rockies big four-run eighth, knocking a single and eventually coming around to score. Tovar finished with his fourth three-hit performance of the campaign and his third multi-hit effort over his past six contests.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tovar heating up as he aims 'to finish strong' LOS ANGELES -- Just a rookie, Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar still has been around long enough to know that it is best to conquer, not suc...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MLB.COM

Bright spot in loss Tovar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Tovar homered on the first pitch of the game and provided two of the Rockies' three hits in the game. He's gone 8-for-23 (.348) with two homers and two steals during his six-game hitting streak. The rookie shortstop has a .258/.292/.425 slash line with 12 long balls, seven thefts, 52 RBI and 54 runs scored over 110 contests this season. He got a turn at leadoff Saturday with Jurickson Profar resting, but Tovar has most often hit second in recent weeks.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies want to 'finish strong' after another close loss DENVER -- Not long before Wednesday afternoon’s game ended, Rockies rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar stood stoic, yet triumphant, at second b...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • MLB.COM

Only source of offense Monday Tovar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 12-1 loss to the Brewers.

Impact Tovar got the Rockies going with a first-inning blast, but Freddy Peralta and two relievers would combine to retire the next 26 Colorado batters in order. Tovar snapped a 10-game homer drought with his blast, which was his 11th of the season. The rookie shortstop has added a solid .253/.286/.416 slash line with five stolen bases, 50 RBI, 51 runs scored, 24 doubles and three triples over 105 contests in a near-everyday role.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs homer No. 10 Tovar went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Nationals.

Impact The rookie shortstop produced his second straight multi-hit performance while launching his 10th homer of the year in the third inning off Trevor Williams. Since being away from the Rockies for a few days in mid-June while on paternity leave, Tovar has looked at lot more comfortable at the plate, slashing .281/.303/.479 through 24 games with four homers, two steals, 14 runs and 17 RBI.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling in July Tovar went 3-for-5 with a stolen base Monday against the Nationals.

Impact Tovar managed only his second multi-knock game across 16 games in July, during which he's hit .226 with a 31.3 percent strikeout rate. As could be expected for a 21-year-old rookie, he has been inconsistent this season, as he endured a poor April before turning things around in the early summer. Tovar remains locked into everyday playing time, though he has been hitting seventh in the lineup when the rest of the starting nine is healthy.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops ninth homer Tovar went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer Friday against the Giants.

Impact Tovar hit atop the order for the second time this season and for the first time against a right-handed pitcher. He delivered the game-deciding home run, his ninth long ball of the campaign. Tovar has progressively improved throughout his rookie year and he has hit .308 with 20 RBI and 14 runs scored across his last 23 games.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Tovar's homer helps Rockies beat Giants, end skid Ezequiel Tovar broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run home run, Ryan McMahon added a two-run shot and the Colorado Rockies snapped a fo...

JULY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tovar hits 3-run homer, Gomber wins third straight start as the Rockies beat the Giants 5-2

Ezequiel Tovar hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh to help Austin Gomber win his third straight start, and the Colorado Rockies ended an 11-game losing streak San Francis...

JULY 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Jumps to leadoff spot Tovar is batting leadoff for the Rockies on Friday against the Giants.

Impact It's just the second career appearance at leadoff for the 21-year-old shortstop, though he has been batting second a lot on his recent hot streak. Tovar boasts a .309/.330/.509 slash line with five homers and two steals in 28 games (115 plate appearances) since the beginning of June.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in win Tovar went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Friday's 8-5 win over the Tigers.

Impact Tovar has homered three times and added 12 RBI during his 13-game hitting streak. Over that span, he's gone 19-for-53 (.358) while also notching one stolen base. The rookie shortstop is holding down a starting role, and his recent surge has him up to a .269/.303/.441 slash line with eight homers, 39 RBI, 40 runs scored and four stolen bases through 77 contests overall.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tovar homers, extends his hitting streak to 13 games to help Rockies beat Tigers 8-5

Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run homer and extended his hitting streak to a career-high 13 games to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Detroit Tigers 8-5

JULY 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Swipes bag, scores twice Tovar went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 14-3 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.

Impact Tovar has a 12-game hitting streak going, during which he's gone 17-for-49 (.347). He also picked up his first steal since June 3 in Thursday's loss -- he was caught stealing on his last two attempts. The shortstop's made strides with his bat, having gone hitless just twice in June to raise his season average to .265. He's added a .729 OPS, seven home runs, 36 RBI, 38 runs scored and three stolen bases over 76 contests.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three RBI in win Tovar went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, two runs and three RBI in a 9-8 win against the Dodgers on Wednesday.

Impact Tovar came up with arguably the biggest hit for the Rockies in the victory, clearing the bases with a double in the sixth inning to turn a one-run deficit into a two-run lead. The shortstop extended his hitting streak to 11 games, a stretch during which he is slashing .356/.362/.578 with two homers, nine RBI and six runs. The hot streak has pushed Tovar's season slash line to .266/.301/.432 over 286 plate appearances.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mature rookie Tovar impressing in all facets DENVER -- Rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar flashed a baby-faced look toward the Rockies’ dugout from second base, raised his hands and squeez...

JUNE 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Tovar hits 3-run double to spark the Rockies past the Dodgers, 9-8

Ezequiel Tovar hit a three-run double in a five-run sixth inning to rally the Colorado Rockies over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 9-8 on Wednesday night

JUNE 29, 2023 • Associated Press

Knocks in two in win Tovar went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels.

Impact Tovar knocked in the Rockies' last two runs of the game, giving them just enough for the win. The shortstop has hit safely in his last nine games, going 13-for-37 (.351) over that span. For the season, he's up to a .262/.296/.430 slash line with seven homers, 33 RBI, 34 runs scored and three stolen bases through 73 contests. Tovar hit leadoff for the first time this season Sunday, but that was likely just because Jurickson Profar had the day off. Over the last couple of weeks, Tovar has often hit second in the order.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tovar and Gomber lead Rockies past Angels 4-3 a day after being beaten by 24 runs

Ezequiel Tovar had two hits and two RBIs, Austin Gomber earned his first win in more than a month, and the Colorado Rockies edged the Los Angeles Angels 4-3, less than 24 hours aft...

JUNE 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Reinstated Thursday Tovar was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.

Impact The Rockies are off Thursday, but Tovar should be back in the lineup Friday at home against the Angels. He is hitting .299 with three home runs and one steal in 17 games this month.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on paternity leave The Rockies placed Tovar (personal) on the paternity list Monday.

Impact Tovar was removed late in Sunday's 14-6 loss to Atlanta after receiving word that his wife went into labor, so his move to the paternity list comes as little surprise. Expect the rookie shortstop to miss the entirety of the Rockies' three-game series in Cincinnati to open the week before likely rejoining team Friday for the start of a homestand. Colorado called up infielder Connor Kaiser from Triple-A Albuquerque to replace Tovar on the 26-man active roster.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Sunday Tovar was removed from Sunday's game against Atlanta in order to be with his wife after she went into labor, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

Impact Tovar went 1-for-3 with a strikeout before he was replaced in the field for the bottom of the fifth inning. Assuming the 21-year-old moves to the paternity list Monday, he should be back with the Rockies ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Angels.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Tovar hits 3-run homer, Gomber wins third straight start as the Rockies beat the Giants 5-2

Tovar homers, extends his hitting streak to 13 games to help Rockies beat Tigers 8-5

Tovar hits 3-run double to spark the Rockies past the Dodgers, 9-8

Tovar and Gomber lead Rockies past Angels 4-3 a day after being beaten by 24 runs