The math is not complicated. A lack of key hits, plus costly walks, plus costly errors equals 9-45.
That’s the Rockies’ historically dismal record after a 3-1 loss to the Cubs on Monday afternoon at windy Wrigley Field.
Rookie left-hander Carson Palmquist made an encouraging five-inning start, but it was lost in the Rockies’ usual shuffle.
A microcosm of Colorado’s woeful offense was on display in the sixth inning. Catcher Jacob Stallings led off with a single off starter Jameson Taillon, and Jordan Beck followed with an infield single. Ezequiel Tovar advanced Stallings and Beck with a perfect sacrifice bunt.