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Daniel Bard melts down in 9th inning, Rockies blow game and series to Nationals in brutal 5-4 defeat

Peter Lambert tossed six quality innings and Colorado, which led 4-1 in the 9th, wasted three homers

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (52) walks to the dugout after he was pulled from the game during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (52) walks to the dugout after he was pulled from the game during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-4. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Kyle Newman, digital prep sports editor for The Denver Post.
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