Gray pitched seven innings Friday and allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out seven batters and walking none. However, he did not factor into the decision.
Gray pitched very well for the fourth consecutive game, but his solid outing was spoiled by a blown save by closer Jake McGee (knee), whose performance may have been hampered by his knee injury during the rough outing. The 24-year-old starter has been excellent ever since imploding in St. Louis in mid-May, going 3-0 with a 2.30 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 9.5 K/9. Outside of the 1.6 HR/9 he posted in that span, it seems like Gray has turned a corner and become one of the Rockies' best and most consistent starters, both on the road and at hitter's haven that the Rockies call home.