The Colorado Rockies would like to add a veteran left-handed bat to their bench for September and will give Jason Giambi the opportunity to claim that role.

The Rockies, who blew a four-run lead Saturday, blew a three-run lead as they lost consecutive games for the first time since June 23-24 and saw their steak of four consecutive series wins at home end.

Bits and pieces from the Rockies’ 9-8 loss to the Diamondbacks