TEMPE, Ariz. — Kris Bryant’s first official swing in a Rockies uniform — Cactus League version — resulted in a single to left-center field in Tuesday’s game against the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Social media celebrated his first-inning hit. Never mind that just moments later, Bryant was doubled-off first base when Ryan McMahon hit a hot shot to third base.
Bryant seems to be embracing his early honeymoon with Rockies fans.
“I love it,” said the left fielder, who signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with the Rockies on Friday. “Obviously, going to Colorado over the years and seeing the fans there, I always enjoyed playing there.