1) Bumbling Bullpen
Just like the first two games of the series, the Colorado Rockies bullpen did little to help the cause Wednesday afternoon. Chris Rusin and Chad Qualls pitched the 6th and 7th innings, and combined to allow five runs on seven hits and two walks.
Carlos Estevez and Adam Ottavino gave Rockies fans a small silver lining with a clean 8th inning. Ottavino has been outstanding since his return from the DL, and while Estevez’s struggles have been well-documented, he’s got the talent to be a long-term fixture in the Rockies relief plans.