Sustained prosperity remains an elusive proposition for the Colorado Rockies. The Rockies were three outs from an improbable series win against the Washington Nationals before a calamitous top of the ninth inning Sunday afternoon. Colorado wasted a wonderful start from Kyle Freeland in his return from the injured list, and the Nationals rallied to collect a smash-and-grab 2-1 victory in front of 30,407 at Coors Field.