The Rockies’ margin for error is always razor-thin. When they face the mighty Dodgers, it’s pretty much nonexistent.
Exhibit A: an excruciating 2-1 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday night in Los Angeles.
Reliever Daniel Bard, who’s struggled with walks much of the season, issued a bases-loaded walk to Max Muncy in the eighth inning to force in the go-ahead run.
L.A.’s game-turning rally began when reliever Tommy Doyle issued an ill-advised leadoff walk to pinch-hitter David Peralta and then gave up a one-out single to Mookie Betts.
Manager Bud Black turned to Bard, who promptly walked the dangerous Freddie Freeman to fill the bases.