In a must-win game, the Colorado Rockies were in position to do just that against the Philadelphia Phillies but fall after allowing a nine-run rally and leaving 14 runners on base.
The Colorado Rockies dropped a crucial game and series against the San Francisco Giants as Tim Lincecum outdueled Ubaldo Jimenez, who went without a win for a fifth consecutive start.
The Colorado Rockies added reinforcements as the major-league rosters expanded Wednesday, recalling infielder Chris Nelson from Triple-A and activating right-handed reliever Taylor Buchholz from the disabled list.
Pitchers Bruce Billings, Rex Brothers, Greg Reynolds and Adam Jorgenson, catcher Jordan Pacheco and center fielder Charlie Blackmon, all from Tulsa, and Modesto shortstop Thomas Field to play in AFL.
Atlanta manager Bobby Cox makes final visit to Coors Field. Braves manager will retire at season’s end.
Despite poor results in his past two games, the Colorado Rockies closer believes he’s delivering the ball better than at any point all season.
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