But the bullpen’s good fortune shattered in the bizarre June 12-15 series between the Colorado Rockies and San Diego Padres. The series broke the modern-era record for runs (92) in a four-game series as summer returned with a vengeance to Coors Field.
Since June 12, Rockies relievers have allowed 64 runs (59 earned) for a 6.13 ERA (27th in baseball in that time) in 86.2 innings pitched. They’ve posted a WHIP of 1.50, allowed a .275 batting average and given up 18 home runs.
But it is too soon to panic or come for this bullpen with the Twitter-equivalent of pitchforks and torches.