Colorado Rockies beat New York Yankees 3-2
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Amid what could be the worst season in major league history, the Rockies’ strikeout-prone offense remains one of the worst in baseball — despite changing managers and hitting coaches.
The Yankees sent 14 batters to the plate in the big inning, which included a leadoff single and two-run double by Austin Wells. Seven of the runs were unearned due to pitcher Kyle Freeland (0-7) making a wild throw to first base after fielding Trent Grisham’s two-on, nobody-out comebacker, but the Yankees piled up eight hits during the onslaught.
Interim manager Warren Schaeffer had some interesting things to say over the past week as he tried to steer his team away from the worst 50-game start in baseball history. His Rockies entered the weekend series with the mighty Yankees with an 8-42 record, but he seemed unfazed.
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