Rockies' bullpen has been rock solid, but is fatigue taking toll?

DENVER, COLORADO - APRIL 19: Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird (59) celebrates a strike out in the 4th inning at Coors Field on April 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Rockies took on the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post) — DENVER, COLORADO – APRIL 19: Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird (59) celebrates a strike out in the 4th inning at Coors Field on April 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Rockies took on the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

By Patrick Saunders | psaunders@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: May 30, 2023 at 5:53 PM MDT | UPDATED: May 30, 2023 at 6:04 PM MDT

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