Twenty-five outs into what began as a ho-hum July 9 game at Coors Field, Rockies fans stood in unison, cheering nervously for a no hitter. A rarity in the rare air of Colorado, the near-no-no belonged to Rox rookie Kyle Freeland. Unfortunately, Melky Cabrera slapped the game’s only hit in the top of the ninth with just two outs remaining. Freeland didn’t quite get the no-hitter, but the Rockies notched a 10-0 win against the White Sox.
Jul 9, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (31) reacts after ending the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports