Blue-clad Cubs fans arrived early and created quite a clamor Tuesday afternoon for the first game of a split doubleheader at Coors Field.
They were no doubt anticipating a big day from the defending World Series champions. After all, 2015 National League Cy Young Award winner Jake Arrieta was on the mound and the Cubs’ powerful lineup was staring down 22-year-old rookie right-hander Antonio Senzatela.
Senzatela, though, proved to be much more resilient. With the help of a season-high 15 hits, including a 3-for-4 day from Mark Reynolds, who hit his 12th homer of the season, the Rockies rolled to a 10-4 victory.