In many ways, Zac Veen’s first dozen games in the majors last year summed up everything the Rockies’ new front office boss thought the club was doing wrong when it came to debuting its top prospects.

Rockies whiff on their chance to turn a good road trip into a great road trip.

The Reds waved the white flag in the ninth inning on Wednesday night, sending catcher Jose Trevino to the mound as the sacrificial pitcher. That doesn’t happen very often for the Rockies on the road.

There have been plenty of pleasant surprises for the Rockies in the early going. There have also been a few disappointments.

Defensive miscues early and a 1-for-11 performance with runners in scoring position cost the Rockies in a 7-2 loss.

Meet the Mets … greet the Mets … step right up and beat the Mets.