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Connor Joe’s homer, stellar bullpen, give Rockies a series win over Cubs

As the Rockies’ season winds down, the back of their bullpen is cranking it up.

The relief quartet of Justin Lawrence, Dinelson Lamet, Carlos Estevez, and Daniel Bard combined for 3 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing the Rockies to hold on for a 4-3 win over the Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Wrigley Field.

Connor Joe’s solo home run to lead off the second inning turned out to be an early game-winner.

“That was great,” manager Bud Black told reporters in Chicago. “Connor has shown a lot of patience and he’s been tested in a lot of ways by not getting a lot of playing time.