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Phillies 7, Rockies 2
The Colorado Rockies (25-41) continue to struggle, losing last night for the 11th time in 12 games, 7-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies (32-37). Colorado also announced yesterday that it was sending Jeremy Guthrie to the bullpen, and will go with a four man rotation for the foreseeable future. The two teams go again tonight at 5:05 MT at Citizens Bank Park (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Open Series in Philly Tonight
The Colorado Rockies (25-40) open a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (31-37) tonight in Philly. The Rockies enter the series having lost 10 of their last 11, and the Phillies are coming off a series sweep by Toronto. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:05 MT at Citizens Bank Park (TV: Root Sports).
Tigers Shut Out Rockies 5-0 in Series Finale
It was another quiet day at the plate as Colorado Rockies (25-40) hitters struck out 13 times, and were unable to produce any runs en rout to a 5-0 road loss in the interleague series finale against the Detroit Tigers (32-34) yesterday afternoon in Motown. The Rockies are off today before opening a three-game series in Philadelphia tomorrow night.
Tigers 4, Rockies 1
Quiet bats, and no runs for the first eight innings ended in a Colorado Rockies (25-39) 4-1 interleague road loss yesterday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers (31-34). The lone Colorado run came on a Detroit error in the ninth. The rubber game of the series is at 11:05 MT today at Comerica Park (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies End Skid With 12-4 Win At Detroit
The Colorado Rockies (25-38) ended an eight game losing streak, and picked up their first interleague win in ten tries, with a 12-4 win over the Detroit Tigers (30-34) last night in Motown. The game was tied before Colorado put up eight runs in the top of the tenth. The two teams face off again this afternoon at 2:05 MT in Detroit (TV: Root Sports).
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Northern Colorado including Weld County in effect until 9:00 tonight. Storms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning are possible in and near the watch area. For updates check out the K99 radar & interactive weather page, and tune to K99 for possible warnings.
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Rockies Fall to A’s 8-2, Swept for Second Straight Series
The highest scoring team in the National League couldn't get the bats going this afternoon, as the struggling Colorado Rockies (24-38) fell to the Oakland Athletics (29-35) 8-2 this afternoon in Denver, completing a sweep by the opposition for the second straight series. The Rockies face the Detroit Tigers (30-33) tomorrow night at Comerica Park.
BREAKING: Fire Jumps Poudre Canyon, Forces New Evacuations
The High Park Fire, burning since Saturday, has jumped Highway 14 and the Poudre River this evening, moving across the Poudre Canyon, forcing new evacuations in the Glacier View area. The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office says the order applies to 80 homes from Many Thunders Road south into the 12th filing and the following roads:
Tips To Help Protect Your Property From Wildfires
With the High Park Fire buring in Larimer County, leaving one woman dead, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of thousands in the past few days alone, insurance companies are reminding you to be aware of your family's exposure to wildfire risks and to take steps now to protect your homes and property.
Losing Streak Hits Seven, Rockies Fall 10-8 to A’s
A big night by Michael Cuddyer and a Todd Helton grand slam were not enough to make up for shaky pitching as the Colorado Rockies (24-37) lost for the seventh straight time, falling to the Oakland Athletics (28-35) 10-8 last night in Denver. The final game of the interleague series is today at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: none).
Athletics 8, Rockies 5
The Colorado Rockies (24-36) lost their sixth in a row, and fell to 0-7 this season in interleague games after an 8-5 loss to the visiting Oakland Athletics (27-35) last night. Rockies pitchers now have the worst ERA (6.27) in Major League Baseball. The second contest of the three-game series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).
Rockies Open Interleague Series vs. Oakland Tonight
Coming off a three-game sweep by the visiting Los Angeles Angels (32-29), the Colorado Rockies (24-35) will try to end a five-game losing tonight with Jeremy Guthrie scheduled to take the mound for Colorado against the Oakland Athletics (26-35) at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).