Colorado Rockies morning after: 3 things we learned from the Giants series

Sep 8, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher John Gray (55) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Seeing Jon Gray on the mound was a more than welcome sight Wednesday afternoon for the Colorado Rockies.

After Colorado pitching surrendered a combined 22 runs in back-to-back days against visiting San Francisco, the fireballing right-hander returned to the Rockies lineup after missing a start while being on the injured list since September 1 with right forearm tightness.

But Colorado Rockies pitcher Jon Gray looked to be his old self against the National League West leaders.