Tag: Connor Joe
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Rockies notebook: Estevéz amped to be closing; tough decisions at leadoff spot
On Friday, Carlos Estevéz was handed the ball for the ninth inning of a tight game against the Dodgers. His first pitch was a 99 mph fastball. It was the fastest pitch he’s thrown this season, until a 100.2 mph fastball a few batters later. He was pitching hard, but missing the strike zone. He…
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Senzatela dazzles as Colorado Rockies shut out Dodgers to win road series
Right before the All-Star break last month, starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela felt the strongest he had in his career. His velocity was ticking up, and he built himself up to throw over 100 pitches in a start. Then, he got COVID-19. It’s safe to say he’s all the way back. On Sunday, he pitched seven…
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Walks again haunt Rockies, as they drop first game of road trip to Cubs
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The Rockies know the feeling of winning in walk-off fashion. After all, they’ve done it a franchise-record 12 times this year. On Monday, though, they stood on the opposite side of the fun, sulking off to the clubhouse after watching their three-run lead disappear due to walks. This time, it came from Jholuys Chacín, one…
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Walks are killer for the Colorado Rockies, who fall to Diamondbacks
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DENVER — Rockies manager Bud Black sank lower and lower from his perch in the dugout as he watched three pitchers walk five to force in two free runs in the top of the sixth Sunday. The three — Jon Gray, Lucas Gilbreath and Robert Stephenson — combined to throw 45 pitches, only 20 of…
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CJ Cron hits winning home run as Rockies earn 11th walk-off win of the year
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DENVER — When the Rockies needed a hero, CJ Cron once again came through. Already the franchise record holder for grand slams in a season and the team leader in home runs, Cron stepped to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with the game tied 5-5. He launched a home run, his 20th…
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Kyle Freeland gives up five home runs, Reds defeat Rockies 11-5
Kyle Freeland turned around on the mound, and jumped in frustration as he watched Scott Heineman hit his slider into the left field bleachers. That was one of five home runs Freeland gave up, as he missed his spots on all of his pitches on Friday night in Cincinnati. That was the most home runs given…
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With one eye on the future, the Rockies win in extra innings on a wild pitch
DENVER — With one eye on the future, the present Rockies provided a small boost Tuesday. The team made roster moves on Tuesday that showed it is ready to shift toward next season. The Rockies are 21-34, including 4-22 on the road, and already seem to be out of reach of the Padres, Dodgers and…
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Colorado Rockies come up empty on the road again, drop two to Mets
The Rockies came to New York on a mission to get their road offense back on track. It was a failed attempt. They won one of four games against the Mets, scoring just six total runs. They are now 3-20 on the road, and have been outscored 117-59. Their road record is tied for the…
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Nolan Arenado shines in reunion series as Cardinals sweep Rockies
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In the highly anticipated first meeting of the Rockies and Nolan Arenado in a Cardinals uniform, it was blatantly clear who the winner was. Arenado, who was traded in January, showed the Rockies what they’ve been missing. He went 5 for 12 during the three-game series, including blasting a home run and he advanced to…
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In first matchup since trade, Nolan Arenado and Cardinals get best of Rockies
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In Austin Gomber’s first outing with the Rockies earlier this season, when he gave up three runs in three innings, he said he suffered from new team jitters. Afterwards, he confided in manager Bud Black, a former big league pitcher, and pitching coach Steve Foster. In an almost therapy-session like meeting, Gomber revealed that he…