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Freeman, dealt from the Guardians to the Rockies for Nolan Jones in March, came up clutch in his return to Progressive Field in Monday’s series opener. The designated hitter had two hits and three RBIs, including the game-winning single in the top of the ninth as the Rockies put up four in the frame for an 8-6 comeback win.

At least Rockies rookie right-hander Bradley Blalock is proof that there can be happiness beyond a pitching nightmare. Blalock went a career-high six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts against the Guardians at Progressive Field on Monday night.

On the bump for the Guardians and hoping to limit traffic is the right-handed Slade Cecconi. Despite Cecconi having spent the last two seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks before being traded to Cleveland during off-season in exchange for Josh Naylor, he’s only faced the Rockies once before.

In former Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon, the Yankees now have Gold Glove-worthy defense and a bat with upside at the position that's plagued them the most all season. Maybe the Rockies can now help with another pain point.

Brito was 1-2 with a 2.97 ERA in seven starts and nine relief appearances for the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Rockies.

Probable starting pitchers and start times: RHP Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.76) vs. RHP Bradley Blalock (1-2, 8.67) Monday at 6:40 p.m.; Undecided vs. RHP Tanner Gordon (2-2, 3.13) Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. and Undecided vs. LHP Kyle Freeland (2-10, 5.24) Wednesday ar 6:40 p.m.

The Colorado Rockies finally have some positive news they can get behind as the All-Star break has proven vital for them in their attempt to stay away from the

Flirting with futility of historic proportions, this year's Colorado Rockies have a chance to top the list of most losses in modern baseball history.

The Rockies have won two out of three series coming out of the All-Star break, and there's more game action on the way on ROCKIES.TV presented by bet365. From Monday to Wednesday, fans in the Colorado territory can view the Rockies-Guardians series free.

However, during Sunday’s game, things changed during the second inning when Bernabel blasted a pitch to left field to record his first MLB home run. His solo home run traveled 385 feet on 98.3 miles per hour of exit velocity as he trotted the bases and made his way to home plate.

The Guardians’ first game without closer Emmanuel Clase took a dramatic turn late as Cade Smith blew a save opportunity and ex-Guardians infielder Tyler Freeman drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as the Rockies handed Cleveland an 8-6 loss Monday at Progressive Field.