The Colorado Rockies missed out on a rare road sweep in Boston, but now they’re headed down to Georgia and they’re looking for a series to steal. They’re in a bind because they’re way behind (in the standings) but it’s unclear if they’re willing to make a deal (at the deadline. Johnny in this scenario is the Atlanta Braves, owner of the National League’s best record and potentially a gold fiddle quite soon.
Starting for the Rockies is the left-handed Kyle Freeland, who I’m sure is riding high after watching today’s Denver Nuggets Championship Parade.