Rockies send Dan Haren's pitches home early on getaway day, pummel Snakes 8-2
by Rox Girl on May 27, 2010 4:49 PM MDT
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PrintThe Rockies completed their first sweep of the 2010 in grand fashion, collecting four home runs off of Arizona's Dan Haren, defeating the Diamondbacks 8-2 on Thursday afternoon. Troy Tulowitzki hit a two run home run in the bottom of the first as the Rockies jumped out to an early three to nothing lead, and pinch hitter Seth Smith, Carlos Gonzalez and Ryan Spilborghs hit back to back to back home runs in a game deciding seventh inning.
It was the first time the Rockies hit back to back to back home runs since Jeromy Burnitz, Charles Johnson and Matt Holliday did it in 2004. Spilborghs and Gonzalez finished with three hits apiece, Tulowitzki with two to drive the Rockies offense. It was Smith's third home run in two games, and Tulo has five in his last seven games after some pundits were questioning his and the team's absence of power just a week ago.
Rockies starter Jason Hammel picked up his second win of the season, pitching five and a third innings, allowing two runs while striking out eight. Both runs and really the only significant scoring threat against Hammel came in a shaky sixth inning, when he left with the bases loaded, two runs already in and one out, but relievers Matt Daley and Randy Flores put out that flame, and four more members of the Rockies bullpen kept the Diamondbacks bats silent for the final three innings.
The Rockies, winning their fifth straight, picked up a game on the Dodgers who lost to the Cubs this afternoon. A series win against Los Angeles at Coors this weekend would mean the Rockies will be in at least a tie for second place in the division.
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Victory tastes like tacos
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
and whoppers.
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 27, 2010 4:56 PM MDT up reply actions
remind me what that deal is
I am getting ready to go home and I would like one!
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
by BittenAnkles on May 27, 2010 4:57 PM MDT up reply actions
Home Run Special
free whopper with the purchase of a large drink
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 27, 2010 5:06 PM MDT up reply actions
good to finally have a sweep under our belts
heres to the first of many the rest of the year
TULO = 2010 MVP!
Troy Tulowitzki: "When people think of the Rockies, I want them to think of a winning organization."
Starting again tomorrow
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
i love being involved in sweeps
when we’re on the right end of the broom
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 27, 2010 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions
You know, since today, the Rox haven't had a sweep all season...
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 27, 2010 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions
Well, it worked when Haren was throwing a no-hitter in-inning earlier...
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
exactly :-)
that was my inspiration
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 27, 2010 5:11 PM MDT up reply actions
I'm totally down.
In fact, if we ever lose another game this season, I’ll be saying the Rox haven’t had a sweep all season…
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
thats 8 HR Haren has given up in two starts
Commence panic, Snakes fans.
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 27, 2010 5:02 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
thats more HR in two games
Than Jimenez has given up in runs all season
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 27, 2010 5:09 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
this is frightening
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
Are my settings different from other folks?
The record in the game wraps is always white on really light grey for me, pretty tough to see.
They'll play what I tell them to play...for I am the mayor of Albuquerque!
by frightened inmate #2 on May 27, 2010 5:04 PM MDT reply actions
the grey is pretty dark on my screen
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 27, 2010 5:06 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
dark grey for me too
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 27, 2010 5:07 PM MDT up reply actions
alright, I guess it's just me. see what I can do.
They'll play what I tell them to play...for I am the mayor of Albuquerque!
by frightened inmate #2 on May 27, 2010 5:08 PM MDT up reply actions
So is this the first time all season we've drifted more than 2 games away from .500?
"These are thin mints. I put them in the freezer. My favorites. So good."
--Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, on the girl scout cookies he keeps in his locker
correct
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 27, 2010 5:16 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Nothing compared
to what PioneerSkies went through last year. Tacos everyday during the winning streak after Tracy took over.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
Both, of course.
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 27, 2010 5:55 PM MDT up reply actions
Both days, of course.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
Of course!
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 27, 2010 5:58 PM MDT up reply actions
I got tacos
and lived
I call this a successful evening.
by Andrew Martin on May 27, 2010 10:38 PM MDT up reply actions
Rox Girl
I sent my wife that link and she responded “Does this mean that I’m not the only one looking up how to build/detonate a hydrogen bomb to open up a wormhole?”
Nope, not the only one.
Personally, I’m starting by testing all of my friends to find out who seems to be immune to the effects of massive levels of electro-magnetism. So far, my socks on carpet don’t seem to generate quite enough.
Go Rockies! First and only member of the Manuel Corpas fanclub right here! :/
Everyone's favorite Buffalo Rumblings Anti-Tebow blowhard!
THIS IS BUFFALO NATION GODZILLA HAS AWAKEN - abayarde
by UZ on May 27, 2010 5:21 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
I guess CarGo really DID have our tacos right here
Who knew?
Seriously, just a great game today. I was able to listen on the radio at work (at least somewhat), and my boss was nice enough to check online frequently.
I like where this is going. Maybe a series win against LA is next?
Oh sweet…that means tomorrow is Dodger Stomping Day!! WOOHOO!!
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 27, 2010 5:57 PM MDT reply actions
I saved the lyrics in case you didn't...
I’ll be singing it all weekend!
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter
Oh, I have them. :)
I put them in a Word file a few days before putting them in that game thread.
I also made one for one other team. That will be revealed at the proper time.
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 27, 2010 8:21 PM MDT up reply actions
EXXXXXXcelent
/Mr. Burns
If I’m thinking of the right team for your abuse, they can add “*Have a custom theme song at Purple Row” to the list of things they have.
Ignorance of the American League is a sign of good moral character.
"Cheap tacos are rightous!"-My Daughter
Not if you're thinking the team I'm thinking you're thinking
Being something of an “insider,” I know the team… but have not yet seen the lyrics. I didn’t see the Dodger Stomping ones before he posted them on the Row, either. However, I agree that that team (the one I think you’re thinking of) is also worthy of a Stomping Day song. Destro?
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 28, 2010 11:07 AM MDT up reply actions
No, it's not the Phillies
However….you have inspired me.
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 28, 2010 5:25 PM MDT up reply actions
sup guys
Epic fail by our bats again after giving NO support to Ely who went deep again. I feel for him. Cant wait for another series and thank God we’re gonna just miss Ubaldo (but ya’ll catch a break with no Ethier).
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
Two teams on the upswing...should be a good one
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 27, 2010 5:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Series prediction:
You guys take game 1 rather easily as Monesterios is making his debut and he’ll probably be overwhelmed, although he’s pitched very well everytime he’s been up. Game 2 is the most interesting as it has 2 proven middle rotation guys who’ve both been kinda struggling. I say you guys stea it with some of that walkoff magic stuff. Game 3 I think we’ll take as Kershaw appears to have been able to not throw 100 pitches by the 5th inning and when that happens, he’s close to unbeatable. Lets do this.
Faith.... a fan's biggest downfall
by desecrator09 on May 27, 2010 6:05 PM MDT up reply actions
I think you've called it well
Francis has been great, and Game 1 favors us heavily. If you haven’t seen Chacin, prepare to be impressed. But your horse has been lights out lately. I’m picking us to win the series 2-1, but with the loss coming on the only game I’m attending. :(
Should be a fun weekend, the first of several this year. I think we’re pretty evenly matched these days.
Watching the purple row from high atop the big brown monolith on California Ave
I wouldn't say heavily
Firm favorite is how I have it touted.
Vegas odds and my simulator have the Rockies win probability on Friday at 59.84% and 59.74% respectively. Good luck.
vr, Xei
Rob Neyer Tweets
Well, at least Dan Haren still has an excellent K/BB ratio.
Made me laugh.
by controlled_slide on May 27, 2010 6:50 PM MDT reply actions
I saw that too
I responded with “You know, you could just root for the Rockies…”
by Andrew Martin on May 27, 2010 10:39 PM MDT up reply actions
Best game I've been to in a while.
This team rocks.
"Because I am a Rockie." - Todd
by phishbate on May 27, 2010 6:55 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
the offense is fired up, that is for sure
Go into my head, come back out, and then tell me I'm wrong.
by fantasyfencing on May 27, 2010 7:33 PM MDT up reply actions
So, whats the record on consecutive games with back-to-back homeruns by the same players?
and…can we stretch it to 3?
Is that four tacos in your pocket, or are you just happy to see the Rockies scoring 7 or more runs?
if we win tomorrow and the Cubs can beat Carp
We will be holding a share of the wild card. Just sayin
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 27, 2010 8:12 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
my bad
Didn’t see the cards were still on at time of statement. The above scenario would leave us a half game out
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 27, 2010 9:10 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Woo!
Excellent game for my first at Coors in four years. It seems my bad luck is currently confined to AT&T (no fear, I definitely won’t be there Monday, and probably not Tuesday; might try for Wednesday, though).
Funny story, my dad works right across the street (next to Jackson’s) so he came and sat with us for a few innings. Of course he shows up right in the middle of the bad inning. And then Betancourt pitched, luckily getting an out, or my dad would have had a coronary (he’s been railing against Betancourt for awhile). Luckily he stuck around to see the back-to-back-to-back homers, which was AWESOME.
All-in-all, an excellent day at the ballpark.
Also, it was freaking hot. I haven’t been in that kind of heat in months. A bit of a shock from the recent Bay Area weather.
Glad you even made it into town, from your horror stories yesterday evening.
by Greg Stanwood on May 27, 2010 8:14 PM MDT up reply actions
Landed at about 12:30 am, then proceeded to sit on the tarmac for ~20 minutes waiting for a gate.
The flight itself was fine, but otherwise a total debacle of a flight. Oh well. They can’t control the weather. And at least I got my $8 worth paying for the wireless.
Cards & Pujols finally doing to the Padres
what they should’ve done all series.
1 game picked up on both LA and SD.
Good day, even though I had to work during the game.
New decade, new result: time for a Rockies' division championship.
Jeff Baker lost vision in his right eye during the game.
A liner was hit right next to him that he didn’t see. Absolutely horrifying.
"Because I am a Rockie." - Todd
by phishbate on May 27, 2010 8:48 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Saw the story on the big league stew feed, don't have the link.
Baker lost the ability to see on his right side in the middle of the game. Freaky stuff, didn’t seem like they knew why yet. He’s lucky the liner didn’t come right at him.
"Because I am a Rockie." - Todd
by phishbate on May 27, 2010 9:16 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
From the way you phrased it, I thought for a moment that he got hit BY a liner, and then couldn't see.
Did his vision pop back on or is he still blind in one eye?
by Greg Stanwood on May 27, 2010 9:18 PM MDT up reply actions
Not sure, think he's seeing a doctor.
Bet there is plenty of coverage tomorrow.
"Because I am a Rockie." - Todd
by phishbate on May 27, 2010 9:20 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Watch his reaction and 3rd. He can’t see that liner.
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on May 27, 2010 9:21 PM MDT up reply actions
Not-quite-as-cheap-tacos?
Somewhat OT but I went to Taco Bell today and was told that the deal has changed. Apparently it’s now it’s 4 tacos for $2, no drink required. The guy at the drivethrough said it had to do with a lawsuit between coke and pepsi (say what?). I also noticed that on the replay of tonight’s game they changed the annoying “we want tacos!” commercial’s wording to “get your rockies tacos special”. I’ve found nothing about this on google either.
Did anyone else have this experience? Anyone know anything about this?
Maybe Taco Bell fears the Rockies are about to go on a major streak of whoop-ass and they’ll run out of taco shells or something.
by RoarFrom112 on May 27, 2010 9:36 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
We were listening to KOA after the game and someone called in about this (maybe it was you?).
Dave & Lois didn’t know anything about it, of course.
I got my tacos for a buck
with the purchase of a medium drink
by Andrew Martin on May 27, 2010 10:41 PM MDT up reply actions
they screwed mine up. i didnt get/have to pay for a drink
=/
Is that four tacos in your pocket, or are you just happy to see the Rockies scoring 7 or more runs?
by fantasyfencing on May 28, 2010 12:15 AM MDT up reply actions
On our trip to TB today, they were doing the $2 deal...
…and the “4 tacos for $1 with drink purchase” language on the sign was covered over in opaque tape.
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 28, 2010 5:49 PM MDT up reply actions
1 section over
from the Spilly and the Tulo bombs
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
Gotta say this.
But I truly think Jeff & George rock as commentators. Just my opinion though.
by CentralCaliRox on May 27, 2010 11:02 PM MDT reply actions
By the way.
Isn’t Matt Belisle just plain AWESOME!? My man crush is fully and solely on Mr. Belisle.. Should’ve saw it coming with the rag ball king belt :D:D:D:D
by CentralCaliRox on May 27, 2010 11:08 PM MDT reply actions
Fortunately there's more than enough rockies to get man-crushed on
Go Rockies! First and only member of the Manuel Corpas fanclub right here! :/
Everyone's favorite Buffalo Rumblings Anti-Tebow blowhard!
THIS IS BUFFALO NATION GODZILLA HAS AWAKEN - abayarde
You picked a good one
Look at who the most valuable reliever has been for the Rockies this season (by pRAA)
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 28, 2010 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions
CarGo is hot once again.!
“As Tulo goes the Rockies go.” It seems like this phrase is insanely true.
by CentralCaliRox on May 27, 2010 11:10 PM MDT reply actions
OT
Just got a 20" tv (upgraded from 18") and what a HUGE difference! It’s totally awesome :)
by CentralCaliRox on May 27, 2010 11:15 PM MDT reply actions
So this burger king deal
how does it work/when is it valid? I’m suddenly in the mood for a whopper…
by TheFightingFarsi on May 28, 2010 1:44 AM MDT reply actions
Haha!
From the Snakepit game wrap:
Comment of the Day time […] I was very much tempted to award this coveted award to PinchHitLancePainter’s shameless bit of flattery: “Does that Jim Mac fellow still run this site. I love his stories. Very well written. Much better than those generation Z stat heads on PR.”
I was in their thread when he showed up
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
by Andrew T. Fisher on May 28, 2010 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions
what a turncoat
I’ll go ahead and hold a grudge here
by Andrew Martin on May 28, 2010 9:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Seriously, feel free to not come back, PHLP
by Andrew Martin on May 28, 2010 9:36 AM MDT up reply actions
Um...what is generation Z?
I pictured that as everyone on PR hitting the Z……I’m sure I’m wrong about that
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Yep, proving y'all wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
Daley has been freed!
Quitter's People United Member #4
Hahahahaha Cat
love the imagery. As an arguably-end-of-gen-X-non-stathead, everybody knows that the younger set between about their teens and 30-ish is gen Y. Want to know why? Walk behind a guy who’s sagging. Just sayin.’ ;-p
"Good pitching will beat good hitting any time, and vice versa." ~Bob Veale
"I hope this game isn't horrible. Because if it is, we're going to have to wait until tomorrow to see the Rockies win." ~5-yo
"Sometimes you're the windshield, and sometimes you're the bug."~Mitch Williams
by Rox the Casbah on May 28, 2010 11:14 AM MDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA
I tuck my shirts in I’ll have you know. Well, some of them. But I also wear a belt and think that underwear needs to be just that, Under.
by Andrew Martin on May 28, 2010 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Clearly you are a baby boomer
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Yep, proving y'all wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
Daley has been freed!
Quitter's People United Member #4
As in "Y should I wear my pants properly, yo"?
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Yep, proving y'all wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
Daley has been freed!
Quitter's People United Member #4
I don't understand what this means
Troy Tulowitzki - Best SS in the MLB - 2010 MVP
Brad Hawpe - Yep, proving y'all wrong
Todd Helton - Time for his ring to come true
Daley has been freed!
Quitter's People United Member #4
I think you rendered him speechless.
Paleface Destro, wildly hacking destroyer of rallies.
Recovering Mets fan since 2007.
by Paleface Destro on May 28, 2010 5:27 PM MDT up reply actions
And now
Tickets for the games against Houston in June are only $15 for Pavillion and RF Mez.
There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit. ~Al Gallagher, 1971
A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings. ~Earl Wilson
JFK
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