MINNEAPOLIS — The Rockies’ 2022 season in a microcosm materialized in the sixth inning of their 6-3 loss to the Twins Sunday afternoon at Target Field.
With the base loaded and no outs:
• Yonathan Daza hit a line drive directly at pitcher Caleb Thielbar, who somehow speared the ball for the first out. Daza hurled his bat in frustration, impaling the infield turf.
• Charlie Blackmon hit a sharp grounder to third baseman Gio Urshela, who threw to home to force out Brian Serven.
• Twins right-hander Emilo Pagan relieved Thielbar and promptly struck out C.