Opening their final home series of the year, the Colorado Rockies dropped the opener against the Washington Nationals, losing 5-4. This loss leveled the season series against the Nationals, bringing them even after the Rockies took two of three from them on the road earlier in September.
Rodgers makes early exit
The game started off on a somber note as Brendan Rodgers was hit in the helmet with a 1-2 fastball from Josiah Gray in the first inning. Rodgers was able to leave the field under his own power and later passed concussion protocols, but the moment was nonetheless terrifying and had all Rockies fans holding their breath.