Tag: Raimel Tapia
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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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Jon Gray grinds through another start as Cubs beat the Rockies
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DENVER — With a wealth of experience under his belt, Jon Gray has learned how to handle tough situations. Sometimes it works out perfectly, like in the second inning Wednesday when he easily escaped a two men on bases situation. He came back the next inning to strike out the side, using a slider and…
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Jon Gray makes last start before trade deadline as Rockies fall to Dodgers
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On Gray day in Los Angeles, only one could come out on top. It was Rockies’ starter Jon Gray vs. Dodgers’ starter Josiah Gray, making his first major league start. It was the lesser experienced of the two Grays’ team that came out on top, with the Dodgers beating the Rockies 3-2 to win 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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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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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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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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Jon Gray has shaky start as Colorado Rockies suffer tenth road loss
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Jon Gray started the game looking just as sharp as he had all season. Things soon began to unravel. He kicked off his start with two strikeouts, and he was able to easily get through the first two innings. The third was where things began to turn. Gray gave up five hits and four runs…
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Road trip woes continue as Colorado Rockies get blasted by Giants
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The road trip woes continue for the Rockies. After dropping all six games on their first road trip, including three to the Giants, the Rockies regrouped. They returned to Coors Field last week, where they won five out of eight games. Rockies general manager Jeff Bridich steps down months after trading Nolan Arenado They said…
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Rockies’ Elías Díaz turns heads on defense, but wants his offense to stand out too
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DENVER — For a week, as he was held out of the Rockies lineup, Elías Díaz worked behind the scenes on improving his productivity at the plate. His defense has turned heads, but his offense has lagged behind. He had just two hits through his first 10 games. Comeback attempt falls short for Rockies as…