Disappointment lingers after series loss to Reds

DENVER — The Rockies had run the gauntlet, going 10-12 against six playoff contenders and division rivals in potentially the toughest stretch of their schedule all season. It turned out to be the Reds that gave them trouble.

The Reds handily routed the Rockies, 11-4, on Thursday night and won three of the four games played at Coors Field this week. The Rockies gave up 8.25 runs per game in the series, the second-most they’ve allowed in any series this season.

Rockies manager Walt Weiss was encouraged after facing the Giants, D-backs, Mets, Cardinals, Pirates and Red Sox last month. But despite the team’s strong play, there was disappointment about Colorado’s performance vs. Cincinnati.

“We talked about [not taking the Reds lightly],” Weiss said. “We were out in front of that. That was my message before the …

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