Denver Post · Sep 1, 2021
Rockies avoid sweep with wild comeback, salvage Kyle Freeland’s early exit
Colorado Rockies’ Brendan Rodgers celebrates his solo home run as umpire Edwin Moscoso, rear, looks on in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021.For eight innings, the road Rockies portended misery. The wretched afternoon – headlined by an injury to starter Kyle Freeland – appeared destined to end in another road loss.
But three outs from a road sweep, the Rockies rallied Wednesday afternoon, with help from the Rangers. After one out consecutive walks, shortstop Brendan Rodgers ripped a first-pitch double to left-center field, scoring two and making it 6-5 Rockies.