Jon Gray looked nearly untouchable Wednesday to start his first Rockies game back from the injured list.
The right-hander kept the Giants scoreless over five innings, dealt eight strikeouts, and drove in Colorado’s first run of the afternoon. But the Rockies predictably folded in a 7-4 defeat.
Closing pitcher Carlos Estevez earned the loss with a blown save in the ninth. The Rockies clung to a one-run lead when he loaded the bases with no outs. Outfielder Lamonte Wade Jr. put the Giants ahead with a two-run RBI single. Then pinch-hitter Evan Longoria put the game away with a two-run double.