blackmon 1For the first time in more than a season, wearing black sleeveless jerseys, the Rockies languished for much of the game before pushing across three runs in the 11th for a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in front of 44,866.

It was a throwback Friday for the Rockies (13-11), who broke out their black sleeveless jerseys for the first time since Sept. 25, 2012 — a 10-5 home victory over the Cubs. Until the 11th, when the Rockies’ three hits included Brandon Barnes’ pinch-hit double and Charlie Blackmon’s RBI single, the new/old duds had plenty of defense but little hitting.

But the three-run lead was just enough for closer LaTroy Hawkins, who gave up Adrian Gonzalez’s two-run homer with no outs but secured his seventh save in as many chances. So, with a win in their pocket in the first game of a National League West road trip, maybe black is a lucky color.

It takes more than fashion to build confidence. Winning tough games helps.

The Rockies had just four hits, only one after the fourth, before Barnes’ one-out double to right field in the 11th off reliever Jamey Wright (0-1).

 

Source: MLB