May 7, 2014; Arlington, TX, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jorge De La Rosa (29) delivers a pitch to the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports
After cruising through two innings needing just 19 pitches, Rockies starterJorge De La Rosaran into some trouble in the bottom half of the third. The southpaw would give up back-to-back singles toCarlos RuizandCesar Hernandez.Cole Hamelswould square around to sacrifice bunt but he would end up getting an infield single as the ball was out of reach of De La Rosa, loading the bases with one out.
De La Rosa would keep his composure, gettingBen Revereto ground into a force out asJustin Morneaufired home to get Ruiz out at the plate.Jimmy Rollinswould get jammed on a pitch inside, popping up to Morneau asChase Utleyfollowed up lining out toCarlos Gonzalezin left. The most remarkable thing about the whole situation is De La Rosa’s pitch count was relatively low at 33 pitches through three.
Colorado would snap a 23-inning consecutive scoreless streak in the fourth inning asDrew StubbsandDJ LeMahieucollected back-to-back singles, placing runners on first and third with no outs.Troy Tulowitzkiwould do his job, lacing a sacrifice fly to right scoring Stubbs to snap a 23 innings scoreless streak.
Philadelphia would counter in the bottom half of the fourth as first basemanDarin Rufwould collect a solo home run to left to tie the game up at one.
Colorado would get some much-needed production in the seventh inning as catcherWilin Rosarioclubbed a three-run shot off of Cole Hamels to take the 4-1 lead. Philly would scratch a run back in the bottom half of the inning as Ben Revere collected a solo shot to right to bring the game within two.
The Rockies would scrap together two more runs later on in the eight as Drew Stubbs doubled to left-center to scoreJosh Rutledgeand aBrandon Barnesfielder’s choice to plate Stubbs to take the 6-2 lead.
Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez would leave the game in the top half of the fifth inning with a right calf contusion.
Notable Rockies Hitters:
- Drew Stubbs: 2-for-5, 2B, RBI.
- Michael Cuddyer: 1-for-3, R.
- Wilin Rosario: 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI.
- Josh Rutledge: Pinch-hit 3B, R.
Rockies Pitching:
- Jorge De La Rosa (W, 6-3): 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO. 98 pitches, 61 strikes.
- Boone Logan: 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO.
- Adam Ottavino: 1.1 IP, 1 BB, 1 SO.
- LaTroy Hawkins: 1.0 IP
The Colorado Rockies (28-24) defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-2. Colorado looks for the series victory tomorrow sending right-handerJordan Lyles(5-1, 3.45 ERA) to the hill. Philadelphia will counter with a righty of their own inRoberto Hernandez(2-2, 3.83 ERA). First-pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET, 5:05 PM MT.
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