Pete Hanson
Rockies In San Francisco Tonight
Coming off a series win in L.A. against the Los Angeles Dodgers (60-52), the Colorado Rockies (40-69) open a three-game weekend series on the road against the National League West leading San Francisco Giants (61-51) tonight at 8:15 MT at AT&T Park (TV: Root Sports). Tyler Chatwood will get the start for Colorado.
Broncos Dominate Bears in 31-3 Preseason Win
In the much anticipated debut of Peyton Manning under center for Denver, the Broncos dominated the Bears in a convincing 31-3 win last night in Chicago. Manning engineered an 11-play, 60-yard opening drive into the red zone, that ended on a tipped-pass interception. The drive was Manning’s only action of the game.
Rutledge Powers Rockies To 3-1 Win Over Dodgers
Powered by a four-hit night from Josh Rutledge, the Colorado Rockies (40-68) won in L.A. for the second evening in a row, topping the Los Angeles Dodgers (59-52) 3-1. Rutledge’s output included three doubles and all three RBIs. The final game of the series is tonight at 8:10 MT at Dodger Stadium (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Pitching Shuts Out Dodgers 2-0
The Colorado Rockies (39-68) opened their six-game road trip with a 2-0 shutout of the Los Angeles Dodgers (59-51) last night in LA. Four pitchers held the Dodgers to five hits, with Adam Ottavino earning the win in relief of starter Drew Pomeranz. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 8:10 MT at Dodgers Stadium (TV: Root Sports).
Giants Sweep Rockies With 8-3 Win
The Colorado Rockies (38-68) were swept for the second time in the last three series, the latest as a result of yesterday’s 8-3 loss to the visiting San Francisco Giants (59-49), leaving Colorado 1-8 in their last nine home games. With the hopes that the road will be kinder, the Rockies open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (59-50) tonight at 8:10 MT at Dodger Stadium (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Top Cards 8-2, Host Giants Tonight
Rookies led the way for the Colorado Rockies (38-65) last night in an 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals (56-49) in Denver. Colorado shortstop Josh Rutledge homered in his fourth straight game, and helped put an end to a five-game losing streak. The Rockies host the San Francisco Giants (56-49) tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Rally, But Fall To Cardinals 9-6
The Rockies have lost five consecutive games, with seven straight losses at home.
Cardinals 11, Rockies 6
With their fourth straight loss and sixth straight at home, the Colorado Rockies (37-64) are on pace to lose 100 games for the first time in team history, after falling to the visiting St. Louis Cardinals (55-48) 11-6 last night in Denver. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).