Tag: National League
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Road problems persist for Colorado Rockies as Padres shut them out to open series
The good news for the Rockies, the bullpen didn’t cost them another game. It was already over when they were handed the ball. A lifeless Rockies team fell 7-0 to the Padres on Monday to open a quick three-game road trip. They are now 2-15 away from Coors Field, and have been outscored 102-52. The…
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Woody Paige: Rockies set to play Cardinals, Arenado; so we meet again
The Inaugural Rockies-Nolan Arenado Reunion Series begins Friday night. Most everybody except the two men responsible for the event will be at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. One is in hiding; the other is in exile. Perhaps they’ll get together and have a pity party. Arenado is doing fine, thank you. He’s playing third base…
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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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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,…
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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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Reliever Jhoulys Chacín excited to be back at home with the Colorado Rockies
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Reliever Jhoulys Chacín had options when he was released from the Yankees last week. But the Rockies were the first team to call, and Chacín didn’t want to miss a chance to return to the place where his career first started over a decade ago. The Rockies brought Chacín in on Wednesday night to evaluate…