Jun 15, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon (24) reacts in the dugout after hitting a two run home run in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Elias Díaz may have gotten the accolades after his walkoff home run gave the Colorado Rockies a Thursday night win over the St. Louis Cardinals, but there were two key at-bats just before the heroics that set the stage.
Flash back to Thursday’s series opener with the Cardinals visiting Coors Field for the first time since the Nolan Arenado trade in February.