Tight series between Rockies, A's up for grabs in finale

Two teams with one victory apiece yet lamenting blown opportunities go for a series win Thursday afternoon when the visiting Colorado Rockies and Oakland Athletics duel for a third and final time. One night after blowing a late lead that eventually cost them the game, the Rockies rebounded from an A's rally to prevail 4-3 in 12 innings Wednesday. In a matchup of teams with 32 and 31 losses, respectively, the clubs have played on even terms for 21 innings, with Oakland having gotten the upper hand in Tuesday's one-run affair, 5-4. On both occasions, a home run in the team's final at-bat provided the difference.