Reflections on a Tragedy: A Rockies Fan Commits the Greatest Sin of All

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I left early. I admit it. I am not going to make excuses for myself. In fact, I won’t even tell you why I left early, because it doesn’t matter. What matters is that it happened and now I have to deal with the consequences.

Two days later, I am still in a state of grief, and I am not positive this feeling is going away any time soon.

I was at the Rockies-Giants finale, the game in which Ryan Spilborghs hit his walk-off grand slam, ran around the bases like he just won the Little League World Series, then jumped into a heaving pile of purple and black.

I was there.

It was one of the most exciting games in franchise history and I saw every out of the game, every last one; but I didn’t see the home run. I left early.

This is my story. This is my apology.

What follows is a minute-by-minute account of my experience. Here’s the cast of major players:

Tyler – Me, Die hard Rockies fan (currently in mourning)

Bria – My fearless companion during the game

Corey – My best friend who added a running text commentary throughout the game

Troy Tulowitzki – Rockies starting shortstop (plays both hero and villain in this story)

Carlos Gonzalez – Rockies outfielder unable to swing a bat due to hand laceration.

Adam Eaton – Converted relief pitcher, unable to get major league hitters out.

Ryan Spilborghs – Lovable reserve outfielder with a little pop in his bat

Brian Wilson – Entirely unhittable

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