Fireworks went off all over Denver as scheduled last night, but they weren’t celebrating any W’s by our local sports teams. If you were looking for a game and pyrotechnics last night you had the choice of lacrosse, soccer or baseball. All our boys are playing pretty well and it wasn’t a stretch to think local fans could get a sweep for an added bonus to July 4th celebrations. Alas, it was the complete opposite.
Our first place Outlaws played the second place Boston Cannons tight as the lead went back and forth. It looked like Denver was going to pull out the win after Westervelt scored 3 unanswered, but the Cannons scored late to steal one in Colorado. Okay, 1 down but we should pick up wins in the other two contests in town.
The Rapids took the field with an unbeaten home streak in 2009, a 13-1 record at home on July 4th, and owning Chicago on their home pitch. The Fire had not won in the Mile High City since 1999. That all changed last night when Chicago went up 2-0 in the first half and was able to hold off Colorado for the 2-1 upset. Alright, that leaves our red hot Rockies to pick-up the lone win on our nation’s birthday.
The Rockies, owners of a six game home winning streak, seemed to be cruising along after three innnings with Cookie on the hill and jumping out to a 4-0 lead. However, the D-backs pecked away and had pulled to within one going into the eighth inning. That’s when the bullpen, which had such an impressive June, fell apart. The last place Snakes took a 9-4 lead. Rockies bats got them back in the game by picking up three runs in the inning, but that was as close as our boys would come. Jeez, that left local sports fans 0-3 on the night. And to top it off there were problems with the fireworks at Dick’s Park, so the Rapids faithful walked away feeling like they got the double whammy.
Oh well, there are still many games left to play this summer and hope you enjoyed celebrating with friends and family.
CO Sports Chick 