The Colorado Rockies got another bounce-back performance from a rookie pitcher, this time Kyle Freeland, but got another completely uninspired performance from the offense and were bitten by two-out production from the San Francisco Giants on the way to losing their eighth straight baseball game.
Things picked up right where they left off with an unusual series of events on the very first ball put in play. A swinging bunt from Charlie Blackmon turned into a single when Blach bounced the ball of Blackmon’s back, dealing with a tough angle up the line. The throw was in time to beat Blackmon to the bag and Brandon Belt made a fancy grab off the bounce but the deflection allowed Blackmon to touch first base before the ball was secure.