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Battle lines update: Fowler hitting

March 18, 2009 | 6:55 pm
By Tracy Ringolsby

A look at the position battles the Rockies have this spring:
Closer

1. Manny Corpas, right-hander | 0-0, 0.00 in five games.
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Worked a shutout inning, issuing one walk.

1. Huston Street, right-hander | 0-0, 10.38 in five games.
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Worked two shutout innings, retiring all six batters, striking out two.

Bullpen

1. Ryan Speier, right-hander | 1-0, 0.00 in seven games.
Last game: Wednesday, minor-league game. Worked one shutout inning with no walks.

2. Juan Morillo, right-hander | 0-0, 1.13 in eight games
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Worked a shutout inning, with no walks.

3. Matt Belisle, right-hander | 0-0, 2.25, 1 save, three games.
Last game: Wednesday minor-league game. Allowed two runs on three hits in one inning.

4. Josh Fogg, right-hander | 0-0, 7.50, three games
Last game: Wednesday minor-league game. Allowed five runs on six hits and two walks in four innings. Struck out one.

Fifth Starter

1. Franklin Morales, left-hander | 2-1, 4.85 in four games.
Last game: Thursday, 6-4 win against Angels at Tempe. Earned victory in start, allowing two runs in four innings, giving up four hits and two walks. Picked off two base runners and was called for a balk.

2. Greg Smith, left-hander | 0-1, 9.00 in two games
Last game: Wednesday, minor-league game. Worked two shutout innings, striking out four.

3. Greg Reynolds, right-hander | 1-0, 5.54, four games
Last game: Wednesday, minor-league game. Allowed four runs on five hits in five innings. Struck out five.

4. Matt Belisle, right-hander | 0-0, 2.25, 1 save, three games.
Last game: Wednesday minor-league game. Allowed two runs on three hits in one inning.

5. Josh Fogg, right-hander | 0-0, 7.50, three games
Last game: Wednesday minor-league game. Allowed five runs on six hits and two walks in four innings. Struck out one.

Left Field

1. Seth Smith, left-handed hitter | .345, 10 games, five doubles, one home run and eight RBI
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Started in left field. Went 2-for-3 with a double.

2. Matt Murton, right-handed hitter | .367, 13 games
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively in right field and left field. Went 1-for-3 with a run scored, double and strikeout.

3. Ian Stewart, left-handed hitter |.217, nine games.
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Defensive replacement n left field. Went 0-for-2 with a walk.

4. Carlos Gonzales, left-handed hitter | .207, 10 games, two doubled, triple and home run
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Defensive replacement in center field and right field. Went 2-for-3 with a double and RBI.

Centerfield

1. Ryan Spilborghs, right-handed hitter | .323, 10 RBI, three doubles, one triple, two home runs, four stolen bases, 10 games.
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Started in center field. Went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base.

2. Scott Podsednik, left-handed hitter | .259, 10 games
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Pinch-hit and was hitless.

3. Dexter Fowler, switch-hitter | .300, 15 games.
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Pinch-hit and stayed in to play center field. Singled, drove in a run and scored game-tying run.

Backup outfielder

1. Scott Podsednik, left-handed hitter | .269, nine games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against Diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Entered game defensive in center field and struck out in only at-bat.

2. Matt Murton, right-handed hitter | .367, 13 games
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Entered game defensively in right field and left field. Went 1-for-3 with a run scored, double and strikeout.

3. Dan Ortmeier, switch-hitter | .333, 14 games
Last game: Monday, 8-3 victory against diamondbacks at Tucson Electric Park. Defensive replacement in right field and singled and scored in only at-bat.

Backup infielders

1. 2B-SS-3B Omar Quintanilla, left-handed hitter | .355, 14 games
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Appeared defensively at second and short. Went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

2. 1B-2B-3B-LF-RF Jeff Baker, right-handed hitter | .250, 3 games
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Defensive replacement at first base. Went 1-for-3.

3. Ian Stewart, left-handed hitter |.217, nine games.
Last game: Tuesday, 9-9 tie with Royals at Hi Corbett Field. Defensive replacement in left field. Went 0-for-2 with a walk.

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