Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies (36-60) lost their eighth game in the last ten tries last night to Arizona Diamondbacks (49-48) 6-2 in Phoenix. The only offense Colorado could muster was a pair of Michael Cuddyer home runs, which were not enough to propel Colorado to a win. The final game of the series is tonight at 7:40 MT at Chase Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (36-59) dropped their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks (48-48) 6-3 last night in Phoenix. New acquired starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez was roughed up in his return to the National League. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 7:40 MT at Chase Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (36-58) could only produce one hit after the second inning yesterday, falling to the San Diego Padres (41-56) 3-2 at Petco Park.

The Colorado Rockies (36-57) ended their three-game losing streak with Jordan Pacheco’s 12th inning RBI single, propelling the team to an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres (40-56) last night in California. It was Pacheco’s 4th RBI of the night. The rubber game of the series is this afternoon at 2:05 MT at Petco Park (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (35-56) came out of the gate fast, scoring three runs in the first inning and two in the second, only to see the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-40) take the lead with five of their own in the third, on their way to a 9-6 win over the Rockies. Colorado is off today, before starting a three-game series in San Diego tomorrow night.

The Colorado Rockies (35-54) averted disaster after blowing a 3-run ninth inning lead, with Dexter Fowler’s walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 9th to top the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-40) 5-4 last night in Denver. The win came after a 58-minute rain delay. Game two of the series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

Left-handed starter for the Colorado Rockies (34-54), Drew Pomerantz, gave up five runs on five hits in five innings yesterday afternoon, en route to a 5-1 series finale loss to the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (39-51). The Rockies open a three-game series against the NL East leading Pittsburgh Pirates (49-39) tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

For me, it used to be the highlight of the baseball season, the home run derby. There was something about Chris Berman’s voice and antics, and that rivalry that Ken Griffy Jr. had with just about anyone who thought they could take him on including hometown slugger Larry Walker. Everyone smiled and had fun, what baseball is all about. It’s been awhile, but we finally have another Rockie to cheer for in the home run derby tonight, and he won’t even have to worry about beating Griffy.