For a summation of the Rockies’ latest loss, we turn to the wisdom of irascible Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver.
Two of Earl’s pearls aptly sum up the Rockies’ 8-2 loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday night at Coors Field:
• “Momentum? Momentum is the next day’s starting pitcher.”
• “There are only three outs in an inning, and they should be treasured. Give one away, and you’re making everything harder for yourself.”
Colorado (32-89) entered the game riding a modest two-game winning streak, but the hot-hitting D-backs shelled 24-year-old right-hander Bradley Blalock for seven runs on six hits over 3 2/3 innings.