DENVER – Manager Bud Black has consistently said, since taking over the mantle of Colorado Rockies manager, that good pitching plays anywhere and we saw that in abundance on Sunday afternoon at Coors Field. One of many rookie sensations in the starting rotation for the Rockies, Jeff Hoffman, pitched one of his best games in a while and Philadelphia Phillies ace Aaron Nola did his normal thing, spotting fastballs and devastating curve balls all afternoon giving us a good old fashioned pitcher’s duel.
Colorado lost 3-2 despite Charlie Blackmon’s offense, Trevor Story’s defense and a pitching staff that continues to rise to the occasion despite constantly being tested to their limits, especially the bullpen.