It’s the hottest, most-happening bar in Denver. But the Rooftop doesn’t really get rockin’ until after 9 p.m.
Before the sun went down on Coors Field, the place was as dead as the Rockies’ bats. The crowd did more nervous eating than cheering. Dippin’ Dots, anyone? The seventh-inning stretch came and went. The whole night had felt like an awkward struggle for the home team, wrestling with the pressure of living in unaccustomed territory, first place in the National League West.
And then, at precisely 9:01 on Tuesday night, Carlos Gonzalez stepped in the batter’s box.