Tag: National League Championship Series
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Colorado Rockies beat the Nationals for their seventh win of road trip
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Saturday afternoon against the Nationals was a good indicator of what the Rockies’ future could look like, if they take the necessary steps in the offseason. It’s no secret what the missing pieces are — most notably an experienced bat and proven reliever. But for some reason, with the number of games left in the…
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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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Chi Chi González and Rockies get much needed jolt with road win over Diamondbacks
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It’s fitting that when the Rockies needed a jolt, they got it from coffee master Chi Chi González. González has made a name for himself as the clubhouse barista, setting up camp in the Rockies’ home clubhouse and taking his espresso station on the road this year. He serves up Cafe Bustelo, with just a…
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Diamondbacks beat Rockies, as Colorado’s road record drops to 6-33
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Charlie Blackmon sat in the basement of Chase Field on Wednesday afternoon before the Rockies faced the Diamondbacks, eyes wide as he answered questions yet again about the Rockies’ performance on the road. Nothing has gone right for the team away from Coors this season, and the chances of them breaking the record for the…
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Rockies drop another road game, this time to Diamondbacks on a walk-off hit by pitch
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Watch out, Chase Field walls. The Rockies, for the 32nd time in 38 games, came up empty on the road, this time falling to the Diamondbacks 4-3 on a walk-off hit by pitch. They had chances all game, as has typically been the case, but couldn’t string together hits when they needed it most. “We…
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Garrett Hampson has four hits as Colorado Rockies complete sweep of Pirates
DENVER — Yency Almonte told Garrett Hampson to grab his bat. Hampson didn’t know why, but he saw his teammates doing the same and didn’t want to miss out on whatever was going on. Almonte had a plan. He felt like the hitters needed some new mojo, so he devised a potion to help them…
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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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Colorado Rockies win fifth straight at home off Antonio Senzatela’s strong start
DENVER — It was a hustle and bustle between two of the league’s worst teams on Wednesday night. In the end, it was the Rockies who came out on top 6-3 in a game that included multiple missed plays by both teams. The Rangers have lost 14 straight on the road. If anyone can relate…
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Rockies sneak out a win over Pirates, but road problems still a big concern
Charlie Blackmon arrived at PNC Park at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. The veteran was one of the first people at the Pirates’ stadium, and was already ready when his teammates walked in. The team was in desperate need of a win and an energy change after being shut out in both games of a doubleheader the…
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Comeback attempt falls short for Rockies as Phillies end Colorado’s winning streak
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DENVER — As the Rockies have faltered in almost every aspect of the game so far this season, starting pitching has been the one constant for the team. Colorado Rockies notebook: Blackmon off to worst start of career; Freeland makes progress On Saturday, even that group couldn’t deliver. The Rockies fell to the Phillies 7-5,…