Hello friends, and Happy Fourth of July.
As Coloradans around the state celebrate Independence Day, something is missing this year: Rockies baseball.
That’s right, the boys in purple have a day off, with no fireworks show at Coors Field. The Rockies did, however, take care of the fans by having back-to-back fireworks nights — just not with their bats.
For a team that almost always has a home game over the holiday, it’s odd the Rox have it as an off-day this time around. No doubt it is a welcome change for players and staff who get to enjoy the holiday like the rest of us.
To my friends at 20th and Blake, I hope y’all have a great day off.
If you are still looking for another fireworks show around town you’re in luck. The Denver Outlaws will host the Boston Cannons at 7 p.m. at Broncos Stadium, with fireworks to follow. The Colorado Rapids will also put on a pyrotechnics show after tonight’s match against the New England Revolution at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
So be safe, have a fun day, take in a fireworks show and enjoy the smell of America.
— , The Denver Post
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What’s on Tap?
- Rapids: New England Revolution, 7 p.m. Thursday, ALT |
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Scoreboard
MLB: Astros 4, Rockies 2
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+ American Reilly Opelka pulls off another upset at Wimbledon, beats Stan Wawrinka
+ Three-star LB Jayland Parker commits to Colorado Buffaloes football
+ Analysis: The Golden State Warriors’ demise has been greatly exaggerated
+ Dutch beat Swedes to set up Women’s World Cup final with U.S.
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Parting Shot
Hot dog champ Joey Chestnut will “do what it takes” to win at Nathan’s Famous Coney Island
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