[SI] D-backs Bullpen Collapse in 8th Leads to Crushing Loss by Jack Sommers
All the good vibes from last weekend’s victories against the Padres evaporated in the 8th inning for the Diamondbacks. Handed a 4-2 lead, Joe Mantiply came into the game and gave up three straight singles. Manager Torey Lovullo then brought in Scott McGough, who gave up three more singles. By the time the dust settled, the Rockies had scored four runs. Justin Lawrence struck out the side in the top of the 9th against a completely demoralized team and just like that their smiles were turned upside down as they trudged out of the dugout and back to the locker room.