DENVER -- The Rockies entered Tuesday night with aspirations of winning. But by Wednesday's wee hours, the goals became finishing the game and having enough players for the finale.
The 14-9 loss ended with catcher Tony Wolters at shortstop, first baseman Mark Reynolds at second and outfielder Ryan Raburn shaking off a day of stomach illness to play first base. It also ended with shortstop Trevor Story on the bench, having aggravated his right middle finger bruise during his fourth at-bat. Second baseman DJ LeMahieu also played an inning even though he intended to rest his left knee contusion.