Tag: Márquez
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Germán Márquez, Connor Joe propel Rockies to first win of the season
DENVER — Germán Márquez had a career year in 2021. The Rockies think there’s still way more to come. There are the mechanical adjustments that he needs to make — improved fastball command and a consistent changeup — but most are mental. Can he stay calm when he gets in a bind? Can he take…
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Germán Márquez contributes on mound and at plate in Rockies’ win over Padres
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DENVER — An hour before the game, as a splattering of fans began to file into Coors Field, Germán Márquez stood alone in right field, in his own bubble. His last outing, when he gave up seven runs in four innings, was already out of his mind. He’s been through this twice this season already…
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Colorado Rockies’ Germán Márquez tosses another gem, earns spot in All-Star Game
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DENVER — Rockies’ manager Bud Black had a secret on Sunday morning. His ace Germán Márquez was selected to his first All-Star Game. But he was also starting Sunday, and Márquez has been so in the zone that Black was afraid something like this could throw him off. Black consulted with a herd of people, all the…
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Rockies’ Germán Márquez wants to throw a no-hitter, and he doesn’t care who knows it
DENVER — Germán Márquez stayed in his uniform for two hours after the game ended Tuesday night, afraid that if he took it off, somehow the good juju he’s been feeling would wear off. Márquez almost reached the ultimate height of pitching greatness Tuesday, falling three outs shy of a no-hitter. He still managed an…
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Germán Márquez almost completes no-hitter as Colorado Rockies defeat Pirates
DENVER — After his last start, when he carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, Germán Márquez admitted that the elusive accomplishment was on his mind. Then, with a sly smile and a shrug of his shoulders, he quietly added that maybe he’ll do it next time. Well, next time almost came Tuesday night. Márquez…
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Colorado Rockies earn a rare road win off eight dominant innings from Germán Márquez
The Rockies did something seemingly even rarer than the upcoming strawberry full moon: they won a game on the road. It’s happened just five previous times this season, and on Wednesday they accomplished that feat again, beating the Mariners 5-2. They did so off another dominant performance from Germán Márquez, who carried a perfect game…
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Another day, another road loss for Colorado as the Reds sweep the Rockies
This road trip ended just like every other one has this season: with the Rockies stumped as to why they can compete at home, but not when they leave the homey confines of Coors Field. Yes, they at least had hits on this trip, something that has been hard to come by during previous series,…
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Germán Márquez becomes fastest Rockies’ pitcher to reach 700 career strikeouts
After an uncharacteristic start to the season, things are beginning to come together for Germán Márquez. And now, Márquez has etched himself in the Rockies record books. He struck out Cameron Maybin for his 700th career strikeout in the third inning against the Mets on Thursday, becoming the fastest pitcher in franchise history to reach…
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Colorado Rockies drop another game as Giants complete the series sweep
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A shaky first inning for Germán Márquez turned into a solid outing, but, for the third day in a row, the offense didn’t back up the starting pitcher. The Rockies fell to the host Giants 4-0, dropping their third straight as the Giants swept the series. Márquez gave up a two-run home run in the…