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Colorado Rockies Had Perfect Response To Being Accused Of Cheating

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The Colorado Rockies were accused of cheating during a rivalry series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They responded in the best possible way.

Batters celebrated big hits by pretending to cast a fishing line. It was a way of trolling catcher Dalton Rushing.

The Rockies entered the four-game set as one of baseball’s worst teams. They were 7-12 when taking on the division leading Dodgers.

That did not stop them from taking two of the first three games.

After a Game 2 win, Rushing called their approach at the plate “fishy.” They seemed to know what was coming during each at-bat.

Did the Colorado Rockies cheat?

“I think they had a good game plan as an opposing team, and maybe I pitched into their game plan,” Rushing said. “As far as calling pitches, I’m not 100% sure.

“I think it’s odd some of those hitters that do what they do, they go up there and they were only on the first pitch that was thrown. So, it’s a little fishy.”

Colorado won Game 2, 4-3. They swung at 12 first pitches, the same number they’d posted the night prior.

It’s a theme with this year’s lineup. It’s actually something that’s been seen league wide. The Rockies happen to lead the MLB in first pitch swing rate at a touch over 38%.

Rushing’s comments alluded to possible sign stealing. It did not change the Rockies’ approach. Colorado again jumped on the first pitch in Game 3.

Colorado had the perfect response.

The Rockies would pick up a second straight win in the series, beating the Dodgers 9-6 on Sunday. After each big hit, players celebrated by imitating casting a fishing line.

The social media team knew the assignment.

The Rockies had fun with Rushing’s accusation. They played into the cheating claims in the best possible way.

They responded with a division win. Colorado will now look to win the series on Monday.