Reeling Rockies closer John Axford took another step back Wednesday. The result was his third defeat of the season.
Axford blew the game in the ninth after his team rallied with a four-run eighth to tie it. Two walks and a single were followed by a two-run hit by Elvis Andrus. After another walk, he was removed from the game.
The right-hander has allowed nine runs on 15 hits over his last nine innings covering 11 appearances. His ERA has skyrocketed to a season-worst 3.18.
It remains to be seen if his job is in jeopardy.