Rockies Bullpen Collapse Crushes Colorado Fans' Hopes
DENVER - Colorado Rockies fans were left reeling after their team's latest heartbreaking loss, as the bullpen imploded in the 9th inning to hand the San Francisco Giants a 6-5 victory at Coors Field. The defeat dropped the Rockies to a dismal 12-54 record, putting them on pace to challenge the worst start in modern MLB history.
The local crowd, which included a sizable contingent of Giants supporters, watched in dismay as Rockies closer Zach Agnos unraveled in the final frame. Agnos walked three batters and was unable to record an out, forcing interim manager Warren Schaeffer to turn to Victor Vodnik in a desperate attempt to salvage the game.
"I did a terrible job (of my preparation) tonight, I guess," Agnos said. "… I just couldn't find (my command). … I just didn't get the job done tonight and it's embarrassing."
The collapse wiped out a strong outing by Rockies starter Carson Palmquist, who had held the Giants in check for much of the game. It also spoiled a pair of home runs from Colorado's Ryan McMahon and Kyle Farmer, which had given the Rockies a 5-2 lead heading into the 9th.
The loss was the Rockies' sixth straight at Coors Field, dropping their home record to a dismal 6-26 on the season - the worst 32-game home stretch in franchise history. According to the Denver Post, the Rockies are now tied with the 1932 Red Sox for the worst start in the modern era through 66 games.
"Every loss hurts," Schaeffer said. "We need to remember these losses moving forward, and learn from them."
The collapse was especially painful for the long-suffering Rockies faithful, who have endured a brutal season that has seen their team struggle mightily both at home and on the road. With the trade deadline looming, Colorado fans are left to wonder whether any relief is on the horizon for their beleaguered ballclub.
As the Rockies prepare to host the Giants again on Wednesday, the local community will be hoping for a better outcome - and a sign that their team can turn things around before the season slips away entirely.
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