May 18, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies first baseman Justin Morneau (33) reacts to his two run walk off home run in the tenth inning against the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Rockies (25-20) got a much-needed series win over the San Diego Padres Sunday afternoon asJustin Morneausmoked a walk-off home run to center, giving the Rockies a 8-6 win at Coors Field.
Former RockieSeth Smithwould continue to beat up on his former team as the lefty hit a solo home run in the first off ofJuan Nicasioto put the Padres ahead 1-0 early on. Colorado would strike back asCharlie Blackmonwould collect a two RBI single to center in the bottom half of the third to plateWilin RosarioandDJ LeMahieu— Colorado takes the 2-1 lead.
Right after Blackmon’s two RBI single,Corey Dickersonfollowed up with a two-run opposite field home run to push Colorado’s lead to three. In the top half of the fourth inning, San Diego took advantage of Juan Nicasio asRene Riveradoubled to deep left scoringCameron Maybinto cut the lead to two. Later on in the inning,Will Venablewould plate Rivera on a single to center as San Diego found themselves down by one.
How good hasTroy Tulowitzkibeen this season? The All-Star shortstop would club a solo home run to right field in the bottom half of the fifth to push Colorado’s lead to two. Jumping ahead to the top half of the sixth, San Diego got that run right back as Rene Rivera would hit a solo shot of his own to left to cut the deficit to one.
Rockies left fielderCarlos Gonzalezlooks to be getting back into the swing of things as he connected with an RBI single in the bottom half of the seventh to score Tulowitzki, giving Colorado a 6-4 lead heading into the ninth.LaTroy Hawkinswould look to close the game out but would suffer his first blown save of the 2014 season. After giving up a lead-off double to Will Venable,Everth Cabrerawould club a two-run shot to right-center, tying the game up at eight all.
We jump ahead to the bottom half of the 10th inning asDale Thayercame on to relieverJoaquin Benoit. Carlos Gonzalez would collect a one-out single to right to get things going in the 10th. After aNolan Arenadofly-out to right, Justin Morneau came up as Colorado’s last hope and he came through. The former MVP would crush a two-run home run to center as Colorado came away with the walk-off win, 8-6.
Notable Rockies Hitters:
- Charlie Blackmon: 2-for-3, 2 RBI, 2 BB.
- Corey Dickerson: 1-for-2, HR, 2 RBI.
- Troy Tulowitzki: 1-for-5, HR, 2 R.
- Carlos Gonzalez: 2-for-4, RBI.
- Justin Morneau: 2-for-5, HR, 2 RBI.
- DJ LeMahieu: 3-for-4, R.
Rockies Pitching:
- Juan Nicasio: 6.0 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO. 99 pitches, 60 strikes.
- Rex Brothers: 1.0 IP, 2 BB, 1 SO.
- Adam Ottavino: 1.0 IP, 0 H.
- LaTroy Hawkins (BS, 1): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER,
- Nick Masset(W, 1-0): 1.0 IP, 0 H.
The Colorado Rockies (25-20) defeat the San Diego Padres, 8-6. Colorado earns the series victory over the Padres as they have Monday off. They are back at it Tuesday night against the San Francisco Giants as they sendFranklin Morales(3-3, 5.40 ERA) to the hill. Giants will counter with aceMadison Bumgarner(5-3, 3.25 ERA). First-pitch will be scheduled for 8:40 PM ET, 6:40 PM MT.
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