SB Nation Denver - Rockies Lose Last Game Of 2010 Season 6-1 To Cardinalshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2010-10-03T15:06:36-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/14910392010-10-03T15:06:36-06:002010-10-03T15:06:36-06:00Rockies End 2010 Season With 6-1 Loss To Cardinals
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<p>St. Louis, MO (<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mlb/events/54920/recap?article_id=117498" target="new">Sports Network</a>) – <span>Matt Pagnozzi</span> drove in two runs and <span>Jeff Suppan</span> tossed six scoreless innings, as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> handled the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a>, 6-1, in the final game of the season for both clubs.</p>
<p><span>Joe Mather</span> and <span>Brendan Ryan</span> each had an <span class="caps">RBI</span> for the Cardinals (86-76), who ended the year with a five-game winning streak. Suppan (3-8) gave up five hits to go with five strikeouts and one walk.</p>
<p><span>Dexter Fowler</span> hit a solo homer for the Rockies (83-79), who lost eight in a row and 13 of 14 to finish the season. <span>Esmil Rogers</span> (2-3) went four innings in the start, allowing four runs — two earned — on seven hits.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2010/10/3/1728417/rockies-end-2010-season-with-6-1-loss-to-cardinalsRuss Oates2010-10-03T15:05:17-06:002010-10-03T15:05:17-06:00Colorado Rockies' Carlos Gonzalez Wins 2010 NL Batting Title
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<p><span>Carlos Gonzalez</span> did not play the last two games of the season and finished with a .336 batting average. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a>’ <span>Joey Votto</span> finished second in the race with a .324 batting average.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2010/10/3/1728415/colorado-rockies-carlos-gonzalez-wins-2010-nl-batting-titleRuss Oates2010-10-03T14:37:44-06:002010-10-03T14:37:44-06:00Dexter Fowler Hits Home Run In Eighth Inning To Give Rockies A Run
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<p><span>Dexter Fowler</span> hit a home run in the eighth inning to prevent another <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">Cardinals</a> shutout today. It was Fowler’s first home run on the road this season and the first run by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Rockies</a> since Thursday.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2010/10/3/1728345/dexter-fowler-hits-home-run-in-eighth-inning-to-give-rockies-a-runRuss Oates2010-10-03T14:07:14-06:002010-10-03T14:07:14-06:00Jeff Francis Pitches In Relief For Rockies On Last Day Of Season
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<p><span>Jeff Francis</span> was originally scheduled to pitch the last game of the season, but manager Jim Tracy decided to give youngster <span>Esmil Rogers</span> the start.</p>
<p>This may be Francis’ last appearance as a Rockie.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2010/10/3/1728273/jeff-francis-pitches-in-relief-for-rockies-on-last-day-of-seasonRuss Oates2010-10-03T09:49:41-06:002010-10-03T09:49:41-06:00Esmil Rogers Makes Start For Early Audition In 2011 Rockies Rotation
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<p>One hundred sixty one games down, one more to go. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> close out their 2010 season with <span>Esmil Rogers</span> on the mound, replacing the Jeff Francis. This will be the first test for Rogers in his quest to take a spot in the 2011 rotation. He's bounced around the between the rotation and the bullpen, and sooner or later the Rockies need to determine where he stays in the long term.</p>
<p>After today's games conclude, <span>Carlos Gonzalez</span> will officially win the National League batting title. What would be even better is the Rockies' offense scoring some runs and winning the last game of the season. This team has fallen flat on its face down the stretch and desperately needs a good end to this season.</p>
<p><span>Jeff Suppan</span> opposes Rogers.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/2010/10/3/2321957/esmil-rogers-makes-start-for-early-audition-in-2011-rockies-rotationRuss Oates