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Pujols hits grand slam, leads Wainwright, Cards over Rockies
Read full article: Pujols hits grand slam, leads Wainwright, Cards over RockiesAlbert Pujols launched a pinch-hit grand slam and drove in five runs, Adam Wainwright pitched seven sharp innings and the St. Louis Cardinals routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 for a three-game sweep.
Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
Read full article: Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 and closed out July with 21 victories.
LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stint
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stintManny Machado was out of the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle, but Padres acting manager Ryan Flaherty is optimistic the All-Star third baseman won’t need to go on the injured list.
Machado out of Padres lineup, not on IL with sprained ankle
Read full article: Machado out of Padres lineup, not on IL with sprained ankleSan Diego Padres All-Star slugger Manny Machado wasn’t in the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle and acting manager Ryan Flaherty was optimistic his former teammate won’t need to go on the injured list.
Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweep
Read full article: Padres star Machado sprains ankle, Rockies complete sweepSan Diego star third baseman Manny Machado sprained his left ankle while taking a tumble running out a grounder and the Colorado Rockies completed a three-game sweep, beating the Padres 8-3.
Padres star Machado takes tumble, exits with injured leg
Read full article: Padres star Machado takes tumble, exits with injured legSan Diego Padres star Manny Machado has exited a game at Colorado after injuring his left leg while taking a tumble at first base trying to beat out an infield grounder.
Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace Wheeler
Read full article: Phillies finish 4-game sweep of Rockies behind ace WheelerZack Wheeler tossed one-hit ball over six shutout innings and Alec Bohm homered to help the Philadelphia Phillies complete a four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-1 victory.
Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0
Read full article: Cabrera reaches 3,000-hit mark, Tigers rout Rockies 13-0Miguel Cabrera needed only one at-bat on Saturday to deliver his long-awaited 3,000th career hit, quickly reaching the mark as the Detroit Tigers routed the Colorado Rockies 13-0 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Tigers' Cabrera gets 3,000th hit; 33rd player to reach mark
Read full article: Tigers' Cabrera gets 3,000th hit; 33rd player to reach markDetroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has gotten the 3,000th hit of his decorated career, becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach the mark and the first player from Venezuela to accomplish the feat.
Red Sox beat sloppy Marlins 5-3 for 5th straight win
Read full article: Red Sox beat sloppy Marlins 5-3 for 5th straight winChristian Arroyo hit a two-run single in Boston’s three-run fourth inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of Miami’s shoddy play to hold off the Marlins 5-3 for their fifth straight victory.
Purr-fect night: Bauer wins LA debut, cat on field at Coors
Read full article: Purr-fect night: Bauer wins LA debut, cat on field at CoorsTrevor Bauer took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning in his Los Angeles debut before allowing a pair of two-run homers, and the Dodgers held on after building a big lead to beat the Colorado Rockies 11-6.
Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day
Read full article: Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening dayScherzer will make his Nationals-record sixth opening day start April 1, facing the New York Mets in Washington. The original lineup released by Washington before the game featured a designated hitter; that was revised to include Scherzer batting for himself. DeGrom struck him out, part of his 4 2/3 scoreless innings with three hits and five Ks. YANKEES 8, BLUE JAYS 3Gerritt Cole struck out eight in five innings, allowing one run in his fourth spring start for New York. BRAVES 11, RAYS 1Atlanta starter Max Fried gave up three hits and struck out five over six innings.
Pujols hits homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rox 5-3
Read full article: Pujols hits homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rox 5-3Trailing 3-2, the 40-year-old Pujols lined a fastball from Carlos Estevez (1-3) into the empty seats in left-center for his 660th homer. Pujols now trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), Babe Ruth (714) and Alex Rodriguez (696) on the career home run list. It was a crazy day at the plate for the Angels, who had more walks (10) than hits (six). The Angels took two of three from Rockies and wrapped up a six-game trip with a 3-3 mark. If you’re good, you’re young and you’re not hurt, you’ll work through it.
Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona
Read full article: Blackmon raises batting average to .500, Rockies top Arizona(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER Charlie Blackmon raised his batting average to an amazing .500 with three more hits, including a key double during a six-run burst in the eighth inning that led the Colorado Rockies over the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-7 Tuesday night. Blackmon doubled off Kevin Ginkel (0-1) during the Rockies' big inning that made it 8-2. Gallen went seven innings and allowed two runs on seven hits, with seven strikeout and no walks. Kyle Freeland went seven innings for Colorado and allowed two runs on seven hits. UP NEXT Arizona RHP Luke Weaver (0-3, 12.19 ERA) returns to the mound seeking his first win of the season.
Dbacks bop Rockies 13-7; Blackmon hitless, drops under .500
Read full article: Dbacks bop Rockies 13-7; Blackmon hitless, drops under .500(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)DENVER Starling Marte homered and drove in four runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks battered the Colorado Rockies 13-7 Wednesday in a Coors Field slugfest featuring 34 hits, but none by blistering Charlie Blackmon. Blackmon began the game batting an astonishing .500 for the Rockies. Blackmon was on deck when Trevor Story, who doubled twice and singled, grounded into a game-ending double play. Rockies: Following an off day Thursday, the Rockies begin a stretch of 20 games in 20 days starting Friday night in a series opener against the Texas Rangers. Colorado RHP Ryan Castellani (0-0, 0.00 ERA) is slated to start against the Rangers RHP Lance Lynn (2-0, 1.16 ERA).