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‘Hit’em where they can’t see it’: Phillies take opener from Rockies

Final Score: Phillies 8, Rockies 2

In a season that hasn’t gone their way so far, the Phillies caught breaks left and right in a series-opening win against the Rockies. Colorado made three errors and allowed four unearned runs to score in an 8-2 loss to the Phillies, who are now 7-10.

Bryce Harper homered in Monday’s win against the Rockies. (Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire)

Poor defense from the Rockies gave way to a bases loaded opportunity for the Phillies in the first. An error by the third baseman Ryan McMahon on a ground ball from J.