DENVER — Before the start of a holiday weekend at Coors Field, the Cardinals consulted their resident expert about playing at Coors Filed — Nolan Arenado.
He had talked about how he’s seen some “weird things” happen in games at the highest ballpark in all the land, and then offered what shortstop Paul DeJong referred to as “good words of wisdom.” Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt, another transplant from the NL West, described how the wide-open outfield, big alleys, and deep positioning of outfielders invite runners to take an extra base, to push — and doing so can unlock big rallies.
For nine innings they lacked an essential part of their plan — baserunners.
