Shortly before first pitch Friday afternoon, the 120th Fighter Squadron from Buckley Air Force Base screamed over Coors Field in a stirring display of firepower.
Taking their cue, the visiting Dodgers, launching home runs at a historic pace early this season, drubbed the Rockies, 10-6, spoiling the opening-day party for the 48,404 fans in attendance.
All of the red-white-and-blue bunting, purple jerseys and party energy in LoDo couldn’t lift the Rockies above their early-season problems. Namely, an offense still trying to emerge from hibernation, and the ongoing struggles of left-handed starter Tyler Anderson, who’s clearly the weak link in the rotation.