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Facebook Hewlett Fire Expanding, Now at 5000 Acres
The National Forest Service announced this morning that the Hewlett Fire burning in the Poudre Canyon is expanding. Just under 1000 acres yesterday, the fire has expanded to 5000 acreas, and is only 5% contained. Approximately 200 firefighters were working the fire yesterday. That number is expected to nearly double today.
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Moyer Extends Record as Rockies Beat Diamondbacks 6-1
Jamie Moyer extended his record for being the oldest winning pitcher in history to 49 years and 180 days, as the Colorado Rockies (15-21) beat the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks (16-22) 6-1 last night in Denver. The two-game series wraps up this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Rockies Beat Giants 5-4
Marco Scutaro's pinch-hit, game-winning home run in the top of the ninth gave the Colorado Rockies (14-21) a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants (18-18) last night at AT&T Park. The Rockies begin a five game home stand tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks (16-21) at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Rockies Rally Comes Up Short, Lose 3-2 at San Francisco
A ninth inning rally by the Colorado Rockies (13-21) came up just short, as they lost for the ninth time in ten games, falling to the San Francisco Giants (18-17) 3-2 last night at AT&T Park. The two teams wrap up the quick two-game series tonight back in San Francisco at 8:15 MT (TV: Root Sports).
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Rockies Swept By Dodgers, Lose 11-5
The Colorado Rockies (13-20) picked up their eighth loss in nine games yesterday, falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers (23-11) 11-5. The Rockies led 4-2, before giving up six runs in the fifth inning. Colorado opens a two-game series against the Giants tonight in San Francisco (TV: Root Sports).
Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Strong Start for Nicasio Not Enough as Rockies Fall 2-1 to Dodgers
Pitching off, offense on. Pitching on, offense off. The Colorado Rockies (13-19) are looking for ways to flip both switches 'on' at the same time. Rockies' right-hander Juan Nicasio got little run support last night, and saw his team lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-11) 2-1. The final game of the series is this afternoon at 2:10 MT in Dodger Stadium (TV: Root Sports).
Harry How/Getty Images Nuggets Eliminated with 96-87 Game 7 Loss to Lakers
L, L, W, L, W, W, L. That sums up the NBA first round playoff series between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, which ended up with the Nuggets being eliminated last night in Game 7 at the Staples Center by the Lakers, 96-87. Los Angeles advances to face Oklahoma City in the second round on Monday.
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Game 7: Nuggets at LA Lakers Tonight
After trailing 3-1 in the NBA first round best-of-seven series, the Denver Nuggets have rallied to win two straight, including Thursday night's 113-96 victory in Denver over the Los Angeles Lakers to force a deciding Game 7 tonight in Los Angeles at the Staples Center at 8:30 MT (TV: Altitude/TNT).
Harry How/Getty Images Rockies, Moyer Lose To Dodgers 7-3
Jamie Moyer struck out seven, but gave up five runs in five innings as the Colorado Rockies (13-18) fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers (21-11) 7-3 last night at Dodger Stadium. Juan Nicasio is scheduled to take the mound for the Rockies when the divison rivals go at it again tonight at 7:10 MT (TV: Root Sports).
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Rockies Open Three-Game Series Tonight in Los Angeles
May has been a struggle for the Colorado Rockies (13-17) who have gone 2-6 in the first nine days of the month. They'll try to turn things around when they open a weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (20-11) tonight at Dodger Stadium at 8:10 MT (TV: Root Sports).
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Nuggets Beat Lakers 113-96 to Force Game 7
After trailing 3-1 in the NBA first round best-of-seven series, the Denver Nuggets have rallied to win two straight, including last night's 113-96 victory in Denver, over the Los Angeles Lakers to force a deciding Game 7 tomorrow night in Los Angeles at the Staples Center at 8:30 MT (TV: Altitude/TNT).
Doug Pensinger/Getty Images Game 6: Nuggets Look to Even Series Tonight in Denver
The Denver Nuggets are once again in a must-win situation tonight, hosting the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the NBA first round playoff series in the Pepsi Center at 8:30 MT (TV: Attitude/TNT). The Lakers lead the best-of-seven series 3-2. A Nuggets win would force a Game 7 Saturday night back in Los Angeles.
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Hewlett Fire Expanding, Now at 5000 Acres May 17, 2012
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My Empty Nest May 17, 2012
