Giants' bullpen falters at finish line, blows lead in ninth to Rockies

Giants’ bullpen faltered at the finish line, blowing a one-run lead in the ninth as San Francisco fell 4-3 to the Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park. Dylan Smith escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the sixth, with Keaton Winn returning from the injured list for two outs, followed by lefty Sam Hentges recording the next four. With a one-run advantage, closer Caleb Kilian failed to retire a batter in the ninth, facing four batters and allowing Colorado to take the lead on a two-run, broken-bat single. The game included a late controversy: with one out and runners on first and second, Casey Schmitt’s line drive appeared caught by center fielder Cole Carrigg, but replay determined Carrigg did not hold the ball. Schmitt was awarded a single, loading the bases for the heart of the order. Rafael Devers scored on a sacrifice fly to make it one, but Willy Adames loaded the bases with a walk and Bryce Eldridge grounded out to end it.