DENVER — Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland challenged Cody Bellinger up and in with a sinker. But Bellinger’s smooth swing met it out in front to drive a solo home run just over the right-field wall. Add Freeland to the list of left-handed pitchers who have been victimized by Bellinger this year.

Apparently you can take Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger out of the National League West, but it seems you can’t take the NL West out of Bellinger.

LOS ANGELES — When the Chicago Cubs analyze their underwhelming season and assess the options this winter, they may have to deal with a new perception issue. Any free agent with the star power to transform their offense will presumably notice how unkind the Friendly Confines have been to hitters recently.

Cody Bellinger and the Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies, and starter Cal Quantrill, on Sept. 15 at 3:10 PM ET at Coors Field. Bellinger hit a homer in his previous game (going

Cody Bellinger crushes a solo home run to right field to extend the Cubs' lead to 2-0 in the top of the 4th inning