Tag: Garrett Hampson
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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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Rockies’ Garrett Hampson adds new position to his arsenal; Senzatela returns to team
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DENVER — Garrett Hampson was going about his normal Sunday morning pregame routine when Rockies’ third base coach Stu Cole approached him. Cole wanted Hampson to take infield practice on the field, even though players don’t normally do that before a day game. But Cole didn’t want Hampson to line up at second or shortstop,…
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Colorado Rockies drop fifth straight in first game of doubleheader to Padres
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DENVER — There were just as many objects slammed on the ground as runs scored in Wednesday’s Game 1 for the Rockies. It was a symbol of how this season has been going for the Rockies, as emotions mount for a team that has lost five consecutive games. “I think anytime you lost a tough…
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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…
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Raimel Tapia’s three hits not enough for Colorado Rockies, who fall to Arizona 8-4
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Raimel Tapia has quietly become the Rockies’ best and most consistent hitter this season. Even as the Rockies’ bats went dry at times, Tapia stayed hot. He had four hits Saturday, and followed that up with three Sunday. His .320 batting average is the highest on the team, and he has at least one hit…
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Colorado Rockies’ Garrett Hampson uses leadoff spot as chance to show off signature speed
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DENVER — Before Garrett Hampson’s first game hitting in the leadoff spot this season April 7, his mother sent him a text telling him to be aggressive. He took it to heart. That night, he stole three bases, a career high. “She’s always texting me good luck,” Hampson said about his mother, who watches most…
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Dodgers sweep Rockies as Colorado drops sixth game in a row
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The Rockies left for their road trip last week riding a small winning streak. They will return early Friday as the losers of six straight. The Rockies fell to the Dodgers 7-5 on Thursday, capping off a disappointing trip. Since leaving Colorado, the Rockies have been swept twice, by both the Dodgers and Giants. There…
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Austin Gomber botches first Rockies start as Colorado drops third straight
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save {child_flags:spotlight}Austin Gomber botches first Rockies start as Colorado drops third straight Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jon Gray looks sharp in first start, but Colorado Rockies fall again to Dodgers DENVER — Jon Gray was hoping this would be the year…
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Sounds of Summer: Listen to all of the Colorado Rockies walkup songs
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Every batter in Major League Baseball has his own distinct walkup song that plays when it’s his turn to bat. Here is a sample of what the Rockies played on opening day. 1. Raimel Tapia, CF, “El Envidioso” by Los Dos Carnales __tnt.youtube.players.register(‘youtube-player-f037c389-b08f-53ce-a8d0-60d867db597d’); 2. Josh Fuentes, 3B, “Woodlawn” by Aminé 3. Trevor Story, SS, “Rise…