Feb 21, 2013; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies infielder Nolan Arenado (28) poses for a picture during the Rockies photo day at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Rockies suffered their first loss of the spring at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2. the 3,012 fans in attendance saw Rockies third basemanNolan Arenadoput on a show as the second-year man went 3-for-3 from the plate. Arenado would drive in a two-out RBI in which he excelled on as a rookie last season.
Notable Hitters:
- Nolan Arenado – 3-for-3, RBI.
- Charlie Blackmon– 1-for-3, 2B.
- Corey Dickerson: 1-for-3.
Jordan Lyles(acquired in the offseason as a part of theDexter Fowlertrade to the Houston Astros) pitched well in his first outing with the club. The righty would end up pitching 2.0 innings, giving up 2 hits, 2 runs, while striking out one batter. Lyles would only give up one earned run however asJordan Pachecoallowed a passed ball to give the Reds an unearned run as Lyles would earn the tough-luck loss on the afternoon.
Rockies relief pitcherWilton Lopezlooks to bounce back after a disappointing season last year in his first season with the Rockies. He would work a clean inning today, not allowing a hit or base runner for that matter.
Notable Pitchers:
- Jordan Lyles: 2.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 K.
- Matt Belisle: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER.
- Wilton Lopez: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 K.
Rockies managerWalt Weisshas been preaching moving runners over to scratch a run in and they made a perfect example of that in the fifth inning.Paul Janishwas hit by a pitch and advanced to second with no-outs on a passed ball which brought outfielder Charlie Blackmon to the plate. Blackmon would pull the ball to the right side, grounding out to first as Janish moved to third with one out. Rockies prospectAngelys Ninawould hit a sacrifice fly to bring in the run to bring the game to within one.
The Colorado Rockies are back in action tomorrow as they take on the Milwaukee Brewers. First-pitch is scheduled for 3:10 PM ET, 1:10 PM MT.
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