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As Rockies’ losses mount, speedster Jake McCarthy is one bright spot

Colorado blows a 4-3 lead entering ninth inning in loss to Texas. Manager Warren Schaffer says concept of using an ‘opener’ is sound, despite lousy results.

Jake McCarthy #31 of the Colorado Rockies runs to third after hitting a triple in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Coors Field on May 20, 2026 in Denver. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Jake McCarthy #31 of the Colorado Rockies runs to third after hitting a triple in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers at Coors Field on May 20, 2026 in Denver. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post
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Amid the gloom of mounting losses, the Rockies keep searching for silver linings.

The latest exhibit was outfielder Jake McCarthy’s performance from the leadoff spot in the Rockies’ final-inning, 5-4 loss to Texas on Wednesday afternoon at Coors Field.

Hitting in the top spot for the first time since March 31, McCarthy hit a single in the first, stole second, and scored on TJ Rumfield’s single. McC ...

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