The appearance of some wild #RallyHail inspired the Rockies to a comeback, walk-off win
Coors Field may be best-known for some truly awe-inspiring dingers, but it's given the Rockies something even greater this season -- the advantage of the animal kingdom. Between the Rally Bats and the Rally Hawks, Colorado is easily leading the league in AIR (that's animal-inspired rallies, of course). But on Friday, Mother Nature gave us her loudest statement yet: Behold, #RallyHail.
Heading into the ninth inning of their game against the Padres, the Rockies were in trouble, trailing 7-5 with just three outs remaining to make up ground. And then, when they most needed it, the skies opened, and there was hail. Like, a lot of hail.
Seriously, so much hail:
A few minutes ago... pic.twitter.com/3p4HW6aaFW
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) September 17, 2016
Once they found shelter, though, the Rockies regrouped. Saved from their fate, they came up with a plan: This was their chance to harness the power of nature. Parra made sure he found some cups:
Soon, the hail turned to rain, the rain went away, and baseball resumed. And when the heavens themselves are on your side, a walk-off is guaranteed:
