Rockies struggle offensively in 7-1 loss to Nationals

The Colorado Rockies fell to the Washington Nationals 7-1 on August 27 at Nationals Park. Despite drawing nine walks and putting multiple runners in scoring position, the Rockies converted only one of nine opportunities with runners in scoring position, leaving 13 runners on base throughout the game. Gabriel Hughes took the loss after allowing four runs over five innings, while Tom Cosgrove earned the win for Washington. The result gave Colorado a split in the four-game series, leaving their record at 52-82, while the Nationals improved to 63-73.

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