Tonight's series opening match up between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies got off to a mildly explosive start in the first two innings in Denver. The D-Backs started off the scoring by taking advantage of a wild Juan Nicasio issued three walks before Paul Goldschmidt knocked in Justin Upton and Miguel Montero with a single to centerfield.
But that 2-0 lead wouldn't last long, as Dexter Fowler took a Daniel Hudson pitch deep to right field to bring the Rockies to within one. After a Carlos Gonzalez ground out, Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton both singled, but a strikeout by Michael Cuddyer ended that rally.
After a quick 1-2-3 inning by Nicasio in the top of the second, Rockies catcher Ramon Hernandez blasted a homer to left field to tie the game at two. Hudson was solid against the Rockies last year, posting a 3.72 ERA in three starts, but the Rockies seem intent on starting his regression.
For more on these teams, visit Rockies blog Purple Row and Diamondbacks blog AZ Snake Pit. Head over to MLB Daily Dish and Baseball Nation for more news and notes around the majors.
Tonight's series opening match up between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies got off to a mildly explosive start in the first two innings in Denver. The D-Backs started off the scoring by taking advantage of a wild Juan Nicasio issued three walks before Paul Goldschmidt knocked in Justin Upton and Miguel Montero with a single to centerfield.
But that 2-0 lead wouldn't last long, as Dexter Fowler took a Daniel Hudson pitch deep to right field to bring the Rockies to within one. After a Carlos Gonzalez ground out, Troy Tulowitzki and Todd Helton both singled, but a strikeout by Michael Cuddyer ended that rally.
After a quick 1-2-3 inning by Nicasio in the top of the second, Rockies catcher Ramon Hernandez blasted a homer to left field to tie the game at two. Hudson was solid against the Rockies last year, posting a 3.72 ERA in three starts, but the Rockies seem intent on starting his regression.
For more on these teams, visit Rockies blog Purple Row and Diamondbacks blog AZ Snake Pit. Head over to MLB Daily Dish and Baseball Nation for more news and notes around the majors.