Denver Post · Mar 23, 2022
Kris Bryant smacks first-swing single in Rockies debut
Colorado Rockies left fielder Kris Bryant (23) hits a single against California Angels starting pitcher César Valdez (67), his first as a Colorado Rockies player, in the first inning at Tempe Diablo Stadium March 22, 2022.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.