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Rockies Rally in Ninth to Defeat Guardians 8-6 in Rain-Delayed Opener

Emmanuel Clase’s paid leave in a sports betting probe has forced the Guardians to adjust their bullpen roles

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Overview

  • The Rockies sent 10 batters to the plate in the ninth inning against Cade Smith for a four-run rally capped by Tyler Freeman’s go-ahead RBI single.
  • Rookie starter Bradley Blalock struck out seven over six scoreless innings in his longest major league outing.
  • The Guardians seized a 5-3 lead with a five-run seventh inning against relievers Jake Bird and Victor Vodnik.
  • Major League Baseball placed closer Emmanuel Clase and reliever Luis Ortiz on paid leave in a sports betting investigation.
  • Warming Bernabel delivered his second career home run and Hunter Goodman added two RBIs in the late innings.