Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon, right, hugs his father Myron on the field after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver Postin the inning at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon greets fans during the traditional end of the regular season salute to the fans walk around at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Jonathan Lucroy #21 greets fans during the traditional end of the regular season salute to the fans walk around at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez #5 greets fans during the traditional end of the regular season salute to the fans walk around at Coors Field Oct. 1, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado #28 greets fans during the traditional end of the regular season salute to the fans walk around at Coors Field Oct. 1, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies manager Bud Black hands out swag to fans during the traditional end of the regular season salute to the fans walk around at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters #14 loses his bat into the crowd in the 7th inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies right fielder Carlos Gonzalez #5 reacts to Colorado Rockies shortstop Alexi Amarista's blooper single to the outfield against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 7th inning at Coors Field Oct. 1, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies shortstop Alexi Amarista #2 hits a blooper single to the outfield against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 7th inning at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAn American flag proudly displayed by a fan during a rendition of God Bless America at the 7th inning stretch during the game between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLos Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes #15 crosses home plate safely on an RBI Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson #31 against Colorado Rockies catcher Ryan Hanigan #30 in the 7th inning at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017. Dodgers won 6-3.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon #19 hits a single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA young fan sports a sign showing support for Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon for MVP during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #31 pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland #31 pitching against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon (19) at Coors Field.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies left fielder Gerardo Parra #8 sporting new purple hair on top, pauses during the National Anthem before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters #14, right, and Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray #55 in the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis #35 signs autographs for fans at Coors Field before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies second baseman DJ LeMahieu #9 signs autographs for fans at Coors Field before the game agains the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostZoe Loosbrock, left, awaits to take first base to get Colorado Rockies first baseman Ian Desmond's autograph at Coors Field before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Oct. 01, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostColorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon #19 hits a single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning at Coors Field Oct. 1, 2017.
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Colorado Rockies center fielder Charlie Blackmon, right, hugs his father Myron on the field after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field Oct. 01, 2017.
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Getting your player ready...
Photos from the regular-season finale between the playoff-bound Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 1, 2017 at Coors Field in Denver. The Rockies lost 6-3.





















