Juan Nicasio Helps Colorado Rockies Even Series With The Atlanta Braves

May 24, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Colorado Rockies manager Walt Weiss (22) and hitting coach Blake Doyle (25) congratulate shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) on a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the sixth inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The reigning NL Batting ChampionMichael Cuddyerwould get things started in the bottom half of the second inning as he clubbed a solo home run to left off of Braves starterMike Minorto take the early 1-0 lead.

Jumping ahead to the top half of the sixth inning,Troy Tulowitzkiwould deliver a towering moonshot home run to left off of Minor for his 14th home run of the season. His solo shot would give the Rockies a 2-0 lead.

Juan Nicasiopitched fairly well besides his four walks (two of which were toFreddie Freeman). Nicasio would throw six innings, giving up two hits, four walks, while striking out five.

The Georgia nativeCharlie Culbersonfilled in quite nicely for the injuredNolan Arenado. He would lead off the top half of the seventh with a double to left. AfterDJ LeMahieumoved him over to third with a groundout to short, pinch-hitterCharlie Blackmonwould ground out to first as Culberson just sneaked in past the throw. He was initially ruled out at home but after replay, Culberson was ruled safe as Colorado took the 3-0 lead.

Rockies would bring inBoone Loganin the bottom half of the eighth to face two lefties but struggled. He would give up a double to Freddie Freeman, placing runners at second and third with one out.Walt Weisswould go with the rightyAdam Ottavinoto faceJustin Uptonwho hit a sacrifice fly to left, scoring his brother to make it 3-1 Rockies. Ottavino would then strikeoutEvan Gattison a slider to end the inning.

LaTroy Hawkinswould throw a clean ninth inning, giving up no hits while striking out one to seal the deal.

Notable Rockies Hitters:

• Troy Tulowitzki: 2-for-3, HR.
• Michael Cuddyer: 1-for-4, HR.
• Charlie Culberson: 2-for-4, 2B, R.

Rockies Pitching:

• Juan Nicasio (W, 5-2): 6.0 IP, 2 H, 4 BB, 5 SO. 103 pitches, 61 strikes.
• Matt Belisle: 1.0 IP, 0 H.
• Boone Logan: 0.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO.
• Adam Ottavino: 0.2 IP, 1 SO.
• LaTroy Hawkins (S, 11): 1.0 IP, 1 SO.

The Colorado Rockies (27-22) defeat the Atlanta Braves, 3-1. Colorado will look for the series win tomorrow afternoon as they sendFranklin Morales(3-3, 5.30 ERA) to the hill. Atlanta will counter with a young arm inJulio Teheran(3-3, 1.92) who has been excellent this season. First-pitch is scheduled for 5:10 PM ET, 3:10 PM MT.

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