DENVER — Connor Joe tossed the ball toward the dugout in disgust, exemplifying yet another disconcerting mistake that doomed the Rockies on Thursday afternoon.
A would-be pop-out fell harmlessly in foul territory between Joe and Rockies catcher Brian Serven in the top of the ninth, but the frustration — born of the miscommunication — was evident nonetheless. Colorado fell, 4-2, to Cleveland, extending the Rockies’ losing streak to three, a sweep at the hands of a mediocre Guardians team.
“All three of these games hinged on a couple at-bats,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “… We just didn’t get that big hit.”
