Sure, it’s early. May 10 to be exact.
But the Rockies now reside in last place in the tough National West. Unless they start playing better baseball on the road, they might have to get used to living in the basement.
Playing poorly in all phases of the game, the Rockies lost 9-2 to the Giants Tuesday night at Oracle Park. The Rockies have lost eight of their last nine games away from Coors Field.
“We didn’t pitch great, too many walks,” manager Bud Black said. “We hit a guy to start an inning. You can’t give this team free passes.