Rockies make progress, hold on to defeat Pirates.
by Rox Girl on Aug 6, 2010 8:31 PM MDT
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PrintAfter failing to dispatch the worst team in the majors in three of their first four match-ups this season, the Rockies finally started to actually look like the better team on the field when the two teams played Friday night in Pittsburgh. The Rockies won six to three, outhitting Pittsburgh 15 to 6 along the way.
Clint Barmes, Troy Tulowitzki and Carlos Gonzalez each had three hits to lead the Rockies. The first of Gonzalez's three left the ballpark in the first inning for his 24th home run of the season to give the Rockies an early 1-0 lead. Barmes' first hit led to the Rockies second run as he came home on a Dexter Fowler double in the third. Fowler in turn was knocked in by Todd Helton, and the Rockies were looking good against Pirates starter Zach Duke with a three to nothing lead.
Unfortunately, the next few innings started to unfold in more typical Rockies road fashion, with a handful of baserunners, but a dire lack of clutch hitting and the offense stagnated. The Rockies had six hits in the fourth through sixth innings, but zero runs to show for them.
Meanwhile, Jason Hammel, who had been cruising along through five innings, reached the end of his effectiveness in the bottom of the sixth, surrendering an HBP, a single and a two out, three run home run to Pedro Alvarez. Note how the order of those events seems to result in a lot more bang for your buck than doing it in the reverse, as our team seems inclined on most nights.
Luckily, however, the Rockies did have a little punch left in them tonight, answering the Pirates rally with a run to regain the lead in the top of the seventh after Gonzalez singled, advanced on a wild pitch and scored on a Troy Tulowitzki RBI single.
Two more runs were scored in the ninth. A long fly by Dexter Fowler leading off was initially thought a home run, but instead ruled a triple. Gonzalez cashed him in with a sacrifice fly after a Helton walk. Tulowitzki singled, and then Jason Giambi came through with a pinch hit single as well to score Helton. Tulo made an awesome slide to avoid Alvarez's tag at third on the play albeit it came for naught as Seth Smith and Chris Iannetta both struck out to end the inning.
Huston Street pitched an effective ninth for the save, joining Matt Belisle and Joe Beimel for three scoreless innings from the bullpen.
With the Reds and Cardinals both winning their games earlier and the Giants currently leading, the Rockies may not make up much ground tonight in the Wild Card chase, but they will at least keep pace with the victory.
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If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 8:36 PM MDT reply actions 10 recs
The only reason this doesn't get a rec
is the fact that I can’t do it on mobile.
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 6, 2010 8:39 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm not on mobile
it got a rec
I love that happy smiley dude!!
We're trying to win a (#)(*@$%#)@#&$#)^ argument here!!!!
Bazinga!!
That's okay, I'm at home, rec'ing away
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by Charlie77 on Aug 6, 2010 10:01 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Or, you know, my much more verbose version. :)
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 6, 2010 10:55 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
7-yr-old gives this a rec.
But I’m kind of scared by it.
"Are they called the Rockies because they rock?" - 7 y.o.
Don't be scared
It’s just elated that the Rockies won
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions
+1
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by Charlie77 on Aug 6, 2010 10:02 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Win.
Win tomorrow, and that’s called a “winning streak”
Ubaldomania.
by The Lodo Magic Man on Aug 6, 2010 8:37 PM MDT reply actions
That's better, boys. Do more of that.
Because, while I don’t like being in Philly (drunk or not), I’d like to travel in the future if at all possible.
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by Paleface Destro on Aug 6, 2010 8:37 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Solid win, let's keep goin'
And for what it’s worth, BBTN thinks we’re still in the race too. WE BELIEVE
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BBT has learned from 2007 and 2009 to not count us out until we are mathematically eliminated
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 8:56 PM MDT up reply actions
As they should
We will always be a threat. I really want the rockies to take some big wins from this time away from home we need it.
Yep we either start winning road series or we're in big trouble
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:01 PM MDT up reply actions
This win comes
courtesy of David Hasselhoff.
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WOOT!
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by WalkInRight on Aug 6, 2010 8:51 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey I'm not drunk......much..
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I saw something in the 7th inning from this team tonight that I have not seen in a long time on the road
THEY FOUGHT BACK!!!! The Pedro Alvarez three run bomb in the 6th could have been a crushing blow for this team. Before that the Rockies had dominated the game outhitting the Pirates 10-2. Then with just one swing of the bat by a .229 hitter the game was tied. Six innings of good baseball erased. A disaster in the making.
(It only seemed to get worse when McCutchen caught the line drive by Dex to start the next inning. All momentum appeard to have been lost. )
But then with two outs, something refreshing happened. The Rockies put together a two out rally just when they needed it most. Cargo gets a hit, moves to second on a wild pitch, and Tulo comes through with a HUGE, two out RBI single that gave the Rockies the lead back for good. There were some many positives here. From responding to the Pirates three run 6th, to making the the opponent pay for a mistake (wild pitch), to seeing Tulo be the leader on the field that we need him to be.
As far as I’m concerned, that was one of the most important runs of the season.
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 8:53 PM MDT reply actions 2 recs
I think this one will let us know
if the bad hitting on the road was more mental or not. 15 hits would seem to calm the mind so I think by this time next week we will see if this team has got to at least an average road hitting team, and give themselves a shot to make a run.
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I like Cargo and Tulo hitting back to back
Now that teams have to deal with two really tough outs in a row we are quite a bit more dangerous. I think it’s helping both Cargo and Tulo.
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions
Yeah you can't walk cargo anymore because you run into tulo
This is a much preferred hitting situation for the rockies.
Especially since it seems like Tulo has come back 100%
He’s hitting .400 since returning with a 1.008 OPS and 10 RBI’s in just 10 games.
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:13 PM MDT up reply actions
The guys on ESPNs Fantasy Baseball podcast..
Made a case for Cargo being the #2 outfielder in all of baseball for 2011. They said Braun, Josh Hamilton and Carlos should all be considered as the first OF picked in next year’s fantasy draft.
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by Charlie77 on Aug 6, 2010 10:12 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
Braves lead 2-1
Thank you Chipper Jones
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 8:57 PM MDT reply actions
inception is awesome
Must see for sure glad to see the rox turned it around after last night
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by nodakroxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:12 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
Yes, tomorrow
Even if it means missing a Rockies game. It is past time.
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Giants have runners on first and third with one out down 2-1 in the 9th
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:35 PM MDT reply actions
Tied 2-2
Chipper Jones makes an error and now the Giants have men on 2nd and third
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:36 PM MDT up reply actions
very Padre-like way to get a run
Ubaldo "Iron Arm" Jimenez
Seth Smith’s beard looks on in anticipation.
His name is Dan Uggla!
The Braves made two errors that inning actually
That run was gift wrapped
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:43 PM MDT up reply actions
After an intentional walk to Burrel, Ishikawa grounds into an inning ending DP
Going to the bottom of the 9th 2-2
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:41 PM MDT up reply actions
Going to the 10th...
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Padres still losing 2-1 in the 8th
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 9:44 PM MDT reply actions
RG You need to credit the Hoff
for the win tonight. Well and the pugs.
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I think the pugs did it more then the hoff
with out them that would have been a very different picture.
by nightninja13 on Aug 6, 2010 10:03 PM MDT up reply actions
Padres lose 2-1
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 10:04 PM MDT reply actions
this is suck an awesome goofy grin
I love it :)
by nightninja13 on Aug 6, 2010 10:07 PM MDT up reply actions
I LOVE THIS!!!!
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Arizona beat SD 2-1
Yorvit made the final out, GO to pitcher, invisible fistpumpz.
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heyyyy a road win sweeet
lets make a habit of doing this over and over now :)….Go Braves win this thing in extras
time to make another run to the postseason....get it going guys!!
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RG is our stopper this is the second time she's stopped a losing streak..
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by Charlie77 on Aug 6, 2010 10:17 PM MDT via mobile up reply actions
And the Giants take the lead 3-2
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 10:20 PM MDT up reply actions
1. It was mccutchen bobblehead night at park. Sorry didn’t mean to make him look like a tool who carries them around
Stupid ATL
choking the game away to the G’nats
Ubaldo "Iron Arm" Jimenez
Seth Smith’s beard looks on in anticipation.
His name is Dan Uggla!
I think the Braves are already as close to it as you can be without actually doing it...
…after all, he is probably their long man, judging by what point he was pitching at…
Giants win
If the 2007 Rockies can win 21 out of 22 to reach the World Series and the 2009 Rockies can come from 12 games under .500 in June to make the playoffs, why can't the 2010 Rockies make the postseason after being 51-50?
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by RhodeIslandRoxfan on Aug 6, 2010 10:33 PM MDT reply actions
Our good friend Esmil Rodgers will get the start on Sunday
per Troy Renk’s prolific twitter feed
"My eyes! The goggles do nothing!" - Rainier Wolfcastle
WE WON!!!
WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!WE WON!!!
And the B-52s are still awesome
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Ahh, never the same since Ricky Wilson died
But I’ll go play some Whammy Kiss and smile.
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I <3 Rockies
Forevernever.
Road win = yeah! I don’t care who it was against. I just hope we continue hitting. That meeting right before the game seemed to be effective.
This is R year!
by prettyinpurple on Aug 7, 2010 1:41 AM MDT via mobile reply actions
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