Colorado 4, Milwaukee 2: Rockies win seventh in a row
by Russ Oates on Jun 10, 2009 9:50 PM MDT
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PrintOne, two, three, four, five, six, seven wins in a row for the Rockies! And all of them on the road! Who knew that the Cardinals and the Brewers would be the cure for what ailed the Rockies?
How the Rockies offense went: Troy Tulowitzki hit a solo home run (7) in the fourth inning to put the Rockies on board and only down by a run. In the fifth, Clint Barmes had a double, which was followed by back-to-back run-scoring doubles by Todd Helton and Brad Hawpe. The Rockies now had the lead at 3-2 and wouldn't give it up again. Brad Hawpe added an insurance run in the seventh with his ninth homer of the season. Carlos Gonzalez walked three times.
How the Rockies pitching went: Jorge De La Rosa allowed RBI doubles to both Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder in the third inning to put the Rockies down by runs, but that was all out of the Brewers' offense. The Brewers didn't have another hit until the eighth when Prince Fielder hit a double that almost caused Dexter Fowler and Carlos Gonzalez to collide with one another. De La Rosa went six innings, allowed four hits, walked four, and struck out eight.
The seventh inning was the closest the Brewers came to taking back control of the game. Randy Flores started the inning and walked Bill Hall. After recording a pop out, he left the game for Joel Peralta. In these high leverage situations, Peralta didn't falter. Despite a walk to his first batter, he got the next two outs without any runs scoring. Huston Street notched his 11th save by striking out the side in the ninth.
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I start writing these things
in the seventh.
"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln
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The Brew Crew guys...
… have had their post game wraps ready within a minute after the game.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 10, 2009 9:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Another good game.
I assume that, before tomorrow’s game, someone’s going to get together with CarGo, Fowler, and Tulo and work through a few issues.
I had thought he meant their defensive miscommunications.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 10, 2009 10:05 PM MDT up reply actions
Gotta be.
I think Carlos would have caught Fielder’s fly if they’d communicated better, and that comes on the heels of the previous night’s poach job.
CarGo's gonna be involved in a lot of Fowler's and Tulo's plays due to his range.
Whether he can catch them or not, he’s going to have to be prepared to be called off by either one.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 10, 2009 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Tulo really shouldn't be calling off CarGo
I was under the impression that outfield had priority over the infield.
by KindredSprites on Jun 10, 2009 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Think about the situation tonight.
That was Tulo’s ball all the way, but CarGo and his speed got him in there when most LFs aren’t anywhere close to nearby. General rules aren’t going to apply to him in those situations
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 10, 2009 10:30 PM MDT up reply actions
That's right
Any outfielder should have priority over any infielder, and centerfielder trumps all.
Listen, this signature line is a big part of who I am.
by frightened inmate #2 on Jun 11, 2009 6:55 AM MDT up reply actions
As I said above...
… that is not really the cvase when CarGo has RUN INTO THE INFIELD.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 11, 2009 7:50 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree
Dex is a bit of a ball hog, and still needs to learn that others can make the play. He’s way fast, and got serious range, but there are times when that can get in the way. Fielder’s hit is a classic example.
Also, I think Dex needs to sit for a day or two. He’s pressing awfully hard at the plate right now. Kind of, sort of reminds me of Tulo in early 2008.
And how far back are we now?
Most of those balls are Dex's...
… hardly him being a ball hog.
However, I agree about sitting him. I would like to see Smith in the lineup tomorrow, with CarGo in CF.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 10, 2009 10:58 PM MDT up reply actions
How about Spilly?
If we’re planning on trading him, shouldn’t we give him a little playing time, and with that a little media time? Give Bradley a break? Or CarGo?
by Rockie4Ever on Jun 10, 2009 11:03 PM MDT up reply actions
I think most teams already know what Spilly can do.
I’d rather give Smith some starts at this point.
We'll have to agree
to disagree on the ball hog thing, but that’s cool. You say to-mah-to, etc. But yeah, I’d like to see Smith back in LF tomorrow.
And how far back are we now?
I'm thinking of a couple plays
1st Milwaukee game, I think, a fly pretty directly to CarGon, Fowler raced over from center to take it even though CarGon was camped under it.
Then tonight (the 2nd game), Fielder’s flare. It must have been tailing away from center. Dexter froze a bit and then raced over as CarGon was coming in on it. A tougher play for a player to call, since they were both running fast, but it was a lot closer to being CarGon’s ball.
It’s nothing to kill Dex for, just something to talk over.
I can't recall the first play...
… but the one tonight looked like Fowler all the way to me.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 11, 2009 7:52 AM MDT up reply actions
This is absolutely amazing.
I can’t wait to see how many show up to Friday’s game. Bring on the bandwagon fans!!!
Plus it's the Mariners
Could be a good crowd. I don’t begrudge ’em that much. These guys have done a complete 180; they were so painful before.
Good turnout doesn't automatically = bandwagon fans....
….although there will be a few to be sure. I typically can afford to go to about 12-15 games/season but much prefer either a great matchup (inter-league, division rivals, late season, etc.) or when the team is on a roll and is likely to win. Having the Rox display some nifty batwork as of late, I’m much more likely to catch a game in the upcomming homestand.
by TulsaDriller on Jun 10, 2009 11:09 PM MDT up reply actions
Fans for Saturday would be great
since there will be some of us actually enjoying the game together.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
Never mind
I get what you mean now, although more fans posting here would be great too.
"We made too many wrong mistakes." ~Yogi Berra
"The ballplayer who loses his head, who can't keep his cool, is worse than no ballplayer at all." ~Lou Gehrig
JFK
I'd like to hear them sometime instead of Drew/George
It sounds like it’d be a lot better, and not every conversation would lead to food
by Rockie4Ever on Jun 10, 2009 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Both have personalities...
… so I’d be okay with that.
by Greg Stanwood on Jun 10, 2009 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think I read that he was moving them to Miami.
Can’t blame him.
by Rockie4Ever on Jun 10, 2009 10:12 PM MDT up reply actions
7-0 with the new logo
and counting…
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
My Birthday is tomorrow
Let’s get #8 in a row woooo
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
Thanks
well here in Jersey technically it is birthday time haha
1 more win for back to back on the Pens and a repeat Go Wings!!!
by TuLoRocks2008 on Jun 10, 2009 10:18 PM MDT up reply actions
This is really terrific.
Staying on the sunny side of Blake Street since 1993.
The Shawn Chacon Experience - Life as a Rockies fan, one day at a time: Because we're all still recovering from those nine blown saves.
But it was too late
They’d already gotten SWEPT
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Chris Iannetta status: Mashing AAA
Seth Smith status: Badass
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 11, 2009 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
the cards I mean
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Chris Iannetta status: Mashing AAA
Seth Smith status: Badass
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 11, 2009 8:55 AM MDT up reply actions
Spilly
I love the pic at the top of this post. Since CarGo was brought up, Spilly has been the odd man out (well, Atkins hasn’t seen much PT either). Love to see him to be the first one congratulating Tulo with a big smile on his face. Having a team that loves to win, and see each other succeed will keep the Rox on this roll through October….
Spilly is the most upbeat/amazing/awesome/amazing/incredible/amazing guy on the team
And all of the handshakes he has. It’s a wonder how he memorizes them all. Especially the one with Ian. They showed parts of it yesterday, and today when they were high-fiving. If he gets traded, we’re losing the best personality on the team.
Plus, he’s amazing to all of the fans, and almost always signs before games. Did I mention he’s amazing?
by Rockie4Ever on Jun 10, 2009 10:55 PM MDT up reply actions
tough decisions to make
Matt Murton status: Prisoner Exchanged for CarGon
Chris Iannetta status: Mashing AAA
Seth Smith status: Badass
Mike McCoy status: FREE MIKE MCCOY
by Andrew Martin on Jun 11, 2009 8:56 AM MDT up reply actions
Absolutely
I have to say that my first thought when seeing that image was definitely “good seeing Spilly up there right at the front to congratulate”. He really does seem to have a good energy about him, and I think his presence does the team a lot of good. I’ve been out of the country for a few months, does anyone know if he’s been doing segments on Rockies All Access like last year?
Yeah, he has. Just not every week like last year
He’s done three, maybe four segments. He’s supposed to be on it tomorrow. I can’t help bit think that it could be his last.
by Rockie4Ever on Jun 10, 2009 11:48 PM MDT up reply actions
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