Colorado Rockies (Sports)

After returning from a 2-4 road trip, members of the Colorado Rockies (37-60) spent their day off yesterday visiting victims of the Aurora shooting at Denver area hospitals. Tonight they open a 3-game weekend series against the National League Central leading Cincinnati Reds (58-40) at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (37-60) ended their six-game road trip on a high note, topping the Arizona Cardinals (49-49) 4-2 last night in Phoenix. Colorado starter Jeff Francis earned his third victory of the year. After going 2-4 on the road trip, the Rockies return to Denver for ten games at home, beginning with the Cincinnati Reds (58-40) tomorrow night.

The Colorado Rockies (36-60) lost their eighth game in the last ten tries last night to Arizona Diamondbacks (49-48) 6-2 in Phoenix. The only offense Colorado could muster was a pair of Michael Cuddyer home runs, which were not enough to propel Colorado to a win. The final game of the series is tonight at 7:40 MT at Chase Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (36-59) dropped their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks (48-48) 6-3 last night in Phoenix. New acquired starting pitcher Jonathan Sanchez was roughed up in his return to the National League. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 7:40 MT at Chase Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (36-58) could only produce one hit after the second inning yesterday, falling to the San Diego Padres (41-56) 3-2 at Petco Park. Colorado continues on a pace for its first 100-loss season in its 20-year history. The Rockies open a three-game series against the Arizona Diamonbacks (47-48) tonight at 7:40 MT at Chase Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (36-57) ended their three-game losing streak with Jordan Pacheco's 12th inning RBI single, propelling the team to an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres (40-56) last night in California. It was Pacheco's 4th RBI of the night. The rubber game of the series is this afternoon at 2:05 MT at Petco Park (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (35-56) came out of the gate fast, scoring three runs in the first inning and two in the second, only to see the Pittsburgh Pirates (51-40) take the lead with five of their own in the third, on their way to a 9-6 win over the Rockies. Colorado is off today, before starting a three-game series in San Diego tomorrow night.

The Colorado Rockies (35-33) carried a 2-1 lead into the fifth inning last night, before starter Christian Friedrich gave up four runs, creating a deficit the Rockies could not overcome, eventually losing to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates (50-40) 6-2. The rubber game of the series is this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (35-54) averted disaster after blowing a 3-run ninth inning lead, with Dexter Fowler's walk-off sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 9th to top the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-40) 5-4 last night in Denver. The win came after a 58-minute rain delay. Game two of the series is tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

Left-handed starter for the Colorado Rockies (34-54), Drew Pomerantz, gave up five runs on five hits in five innings yesterday afternoon, en route to a 5-1 series finale loss to the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (39-51). The Rockies open a three-game series against the NL East leading Pittsburgh Pirates (49-39) tonight at 6:40 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

The Colorado Rockies (34-53) fell to the visiting Philadephia Phillies (38-51) 8-5 last night in Denver. Colorado starter Jeremey Guthrie gave up four runs in the first inning. Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario belted his 15th homerun to lead all major league rookies. The rubber game of the series is this afternoon at 1:10 at Coors Field (TV: Root Sports).

Lead by the performance of a pair of rookies, the Colorado Rockies (34-52) topped the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (37-51) 6-2 last night. Rookie right-hander Christian Friedrich struck out seven and gave up one run on five hits over six innings. Rookie shortstop Josh Rutledge had a single, a double, an RBI, and a walk in his first MLB appearance. Game 2 of the three-game series is tonight at 6: