Rockies Vs. Giants Final Score: San Francisco Takes 4-2 Victory

The Colorado Rockies picked up a run in the bottom of the ninth inning and had the bases loaded with two outs against San Francisco closer Brian Wilson, but they weren't able to complete the comeback and the Giants held on for a tense 4-2 win.

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Madison Bumgarner was excellent for San Francisco, going 7-1/3 innings and allowing just four hits and one run in the process. The Giants took a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth and nearly gave it all away as Brian Wilson struggled to take care of the Rockies.

Troy Tulowitzki led off the ninth with a double, Michael Cuddyer followed with a single, and after a Wilin Rosario strikeout, pinch hitter Jason Giambi loaded the bases with a single of his own. After a Todd Helton lineout, Tyler Colvin drew a walk to plate the second run of the day for Colorado. But they got no closer, as Marco Scutaro followed that up with a flyout to end the game.

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Rockies Vs. Giants Score Update: San Francisco Up 4-1 In 6th Inning

After a big offensive outburst that saw the Colorado Rockies score 17 runs on Wednesday, the offense has been stymied Thursday by Madison Bumgarner, who has allowed just one run and three hits up to this point. But the Rockies are threatening to add more in the bottom of the sixth.

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The Giants offense, meanwhile, has collected eight hits and four runs (two unearned) against Rockies starter Jamie Moyer, who left the game after 5-2/3 innings of work. Moyer struck out three and walked one.

San Francisco scored one run in the third, one in the fourth and added two more in the top of the sixth, which proved the end of Moyer's afternoon.

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Rockies Vs. Giants Lineups: Cuddyer At No. 5 While Helton Rests

The Colorado Rockies (2-3) take on the San Franciso Giants (1-4) on Thursday afternoon, but will be without one of their top run-producers as 1B Todd Helton takes a rest.

Here is a look at today's lineup, courtesy of MLB.com:

1. 2B Marco Scutaro
2. CF Dexter Fowler
3. LF Carlos Gonzalez
4. SS Troy Tulowitzki
5. RF Michael Cuddyer
6. C Wilin Rosario
7. 1B Jordan Pacheco
8. 3B Chris Nelson
9. P Jamie Moyer

Moyer makes his second start of the season after his 2012 debut fell victim to some home runs and some questionable defense. The 49-year-old Moyer will have 26-year-old 1B Jordan Pacheco manning first base behind him. Pacheco made his major league debut in the 2011 season and hit 2 home runs in 88 PA with a .286/.318/.369 slash.

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Giants Vs. Rockies: Jamie Moyer On The Mound In Rubber Match With San Francisco

After the Colorado Rockies (2-3) turned a Tim Linecum start into a slugfest on Wednesday night and emerged with a 17-8 victory over the San Francisco Giants in the second game of the set, they now get a chance claim the series in the rubber match on Thursday afternoon. The responsibility falls on 49-year old lefty Jamie Moyer, who makes the start opposite 22-year old southpaw Madison Bumgarner.

Giants' star catcher Buster Posey is expected to return to the lineup after missing Tuesday with a case of shingles, but Rockies manager Jim Tracy is just happy Colorado's offense finally busted out of their early funk with authority (via MLB.com):

"That put a smile on a lot of people's faces. The offensive side of things tonight, I don't know if we can do it any better in any aspect of the game."

Date / Time: Thursday, April 12, 1:10 p.m. MT first pitch

Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO

Starting Pitchers: Madison Bumgarner (0-1, 9.00 ERA) vs. Jamie Moyer (0-1, 5.40 ERA)

TV: ROOT Sports

Radio: AM 850 KOA

Streaming: MLB.tv

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Giants Vs. Rockies Final Score: Colorado Wins A Slugfest 17-8

The Colorado Rockies tallied 16 runs through the first five innings by scoring in each of them en route to a wild 17-8 victory at Coors Field over the San Francisco Giants. The Rockies broke the game open by scoring seven runs in the fifth inning. The Rockies did not hit a home run in the game, but tallied 22 hits on the night. The win improves Colorado to 2-3 overall, while the Giants fall to 1-4.

Colorado chased Giants ace Tim Lincecum out of the game after just 2.1 innings by tagging the pitcher for eight hits and six runs. Rockies starter Jeremy Guthrie wasn't much better, lasting just 3.1 innings and surrendering nine hits and six earned runs.

Offense ruled the day. Colorado left fielder Carlos Gonzalez finished 3-of-5 with four RBI and four runs. Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-6 with two RBI and two runs. Right field Michael Cuddyer went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs. Catcher Ramon Hernandez also drove in two runs in the win.

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Giants Vs. Rockies Score Update: Rockies Lead 16-7 After 6 Innings

The Colorado Rockies scored in the first five innings to build a 16-7 lead over the San Francisco Giants at the end of the sixth inning Wednesday night at Coors Field. What's even more impressive is that Colorado caused the shortest outing of Tim Lincecum's career. San Francisco's star pitcher exited after 2.1 innings after allowing eight hits and six earned runs.

Colorado has not hit a home run yet. Left fielder Carlos Gonzalez has three hits, three runs and four RBI thus far. Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki has two hits, two runs, and two RBI. Catcher Ramon Hernadez and third baseman Chris Nelson also each have two RBI.

Nate Schierholtz and Brandon Crawford have each hit homers for the Giants thus far.

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Giants Vs. Rockies: Colorado To Face Tim Lincecum

The Colorado Rockies currently sit at 1-3, and to get their second win they'll have to get past a two-time NL Cy Young winner. Tim Lincecum will take the hill for the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night, and though his name still carries plenty of weight, Lincecum started the 2012 with some doubts about his ability to be elite this year, and his Opening Day start against the Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to alleviate those concerns.

Lincecum's fastball velocity was down in the opener and he's all but scrapped his slider in order to relive stress on his arm. That combination played a role in him allowing five earned runs in 5.1 innings pitched to Arizona, though he did strike out seven. For his career, Lincecum has done just fine at Coors Field, posting a 3.61 ERA in ten career starts there. The Rockies will counter with new acquisition Jeremy Guthrie, who will be making his home debut on Wednesday night. In his first game as a Rockie on Opening Day, he allowed three earned runs in seven innings in Colorado's 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros.

Game date/time: Wednesday, April 11, 6:40 p.m. MT

Location: Coors Field

TV: ROOT Sports

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Rockies Vs. Giants Final Score: Barry Zito Shuts Down Colorado, San Francisco Wins 7-0

San Francisco starting pitcher Barry Zito was outstanding in throwing a complete game shutout and the Giants cruised past the Colorado Rockies for a 7-0 victory on Monday afternoon. It was Colorado's third loss in a row, and it spoiled the team's home opener.

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The Rockies managed just four hits -- just one of them for extra bases -- on the afternoon as Zito kept things in control. Jhoulys Chacin struggled in his start for Colorado, giving up four runs on four hits in four innings of work. He also walked five batters.

The Giants picked up two runs in the first, two in the third, then added three more in the fifth.

The Rockies are now 1-3 overall.

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Giants Vs. Rockies Lineups: Scutaro Back In Lead Off Spot Against San Francisco

The Colorado Rockies (1-2) send out their Opening Day lineup again as they square off against SP Barry Zito and the San Francisco Giants (0-3). The Rockies had CF Tyler Colvin leading off in their loss on Sunday to the Houston Astros, but Colvin returns to the bench on Monday and 2B Marco Scutaro resumes his leadoff duties.

Here is a look at the starting lineups, courtesy of MLB.com:

Colorado Rockies Lineup

1. Marco Scutaro, 2B
2. Dexter Fowler, CF
3. Carlos Gonzalez, LF
4. Troy Tulowitzki, SS
5. Todd Helton, 1B
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Ramon Hernandez, C
8. Chris Nelson, 3B
9. Jhoulys Chacin, P

Giants Lineup

1. Gregor Blanco, RF
2. Melky Cabrera, LF
3. Pablo Sandoval, 3B
4. Aubrey Huff, 1B
5. Hector Sanchez, C
6. Angel Pagan, CF
7. Brandon Crawford, SS
8. Ryan Theriot, 2B
9. Barry Zito, P

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Giants Vs. Rockies: Colorado Opens Coors Field On Monday

The Colorado Rockies are back at Coors Field, ready to take on the San Francisco Giants in a three-game series.