May 8, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos (61) tags Colorado Rockies catcher Michael McKenry (8) out at home plate during the seventh inning at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Rockies (22-15) hit a bump in the road Thursday night, collecting just five hits while failing to sweep the Texas Rangers in a four-game set. Colorado look tired and uninterested in the game to say the least.
The Rangers jumped on Rockies starterFranklin Moralesin the second inning asLeonys Martinwould hit an RBI single to right, platingAlex Rioswho doubled earlier in the inning. After Morales struck shortstopElvis Andrusout swinging, Martin would steal third asMichael McKenry‘s throw would sail into left field, allowing Martin to score giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead.
Then the only bright spot of the night happened in the top half of the fourth inning.Nolan Arenadowould collect a base hit to center field, extending his hitting streak to 28-games which is a club record. He would surpass teammateMichael Cuddyer‘s 27-game hit streak that happened last season.
Texas would strike once again in the bottom half of the sixth asPrince Fielderlooks like he’s finally heating up. The first baseman would crush a solo home run to right that trailed an estimated 427 feet. Speaking of first baseman, RockiesJustin Morneauwas scratched before the game with a stiff neck.
The Rockies looked to have had their first run of the ballgame in the seventh inning after Charlie Blackmon hit a pop-fly to right; but Mike McKenry who was on third base was called out by the home plate umpire in a bang-bang play.
Texas would add a couple more runs in the bottom half of the seventh inning asMichael Choicecollected an RBI single to center whileShin-Soo Chooscored on a wild pitch from Rockies relieverTommy Kahnle.
Notable Rockies Hitters:
- Nolan Arenado: 1-for-4 (28-game hitting streak)
- Carlos Gonzalez: 1-for-4 (10-game hitting streak)
- Brandon Barnes: 1-for-4, 2B.
Rockies Pitching:
- Franklin Morales (L, 3-2): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 SO. 94 pitches, 55 strikes.
- Tommy Kahnle: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 SO.
The Colorado Rockies (22-15) fell to the Texas Rangers, 5-0. Rockies take three out of four from Texas as they stay on the road and take on the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game set.Jhoulys Chacinwill make his 2nd start of the season tomorrow up against RedsJohnny Cueto(3-2, 1.31 ERA). First-pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, 5:10 PM MT.
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