Returning to a Major League mound for the first time since May 30, Kyle Freeland started well in his return. The Colorado Rockies offense looked ready to welcome him back as well, staking him to a four-run lead with six hits in the opening frame.
After waiting through a delay of three hours and eight minutes, Freeland walked to the mound with a determined look on his face as the Colorado crowd who stayed despite the long wait gave him a loud ovation. The 26-year-old southpaw surrendered an infield single to Nick Senzel to open the game but then induced Joey Votto to ground into a double play.