SB Nation Denver - Pirates Vs. Rockies: Colorado Blows Early Lead In 9-6 Losshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2012-07-18T16:33:45-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/29258262012-07-18T16:33:45-06:002012-07-18T16:33:45-06:00Pirates Vs. Rockets Final Score: Colorado Loses 9-6
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> lost 9-6 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> on Wednesday afternoon in a game that saw all 15 runs cross the plate before the end of the fifth inning. Through the first five frames, fans were treated to an absolute slugfest, but both teams saw their bullpens tighten things up near the end.</p>
<p>The Rockies jumped out to an early lead, scoring the first three runs of the game before ultimately taking a 5-1 lead after two innings. Colorado starter <span>Jeremy Guthrie</span> promptly blew that lead, giving up five runs in the third inning, before the Rockies tied the game back up, 6-6, in the fourth inning.</p>
<p>Home runs would ultimately end the Rockies' bid to take the three-game series, though, as reliever <span>Matt Reynolds</span> allowed homers to <span>Casey McGehee</span> and <span>Rod Barajas</span> in the fifth inning. Those homers would prove to provide the margin of victory, as the Pirates would hold on for the 9-6 win.</p>
<p>Andrew Brown had an impressive day while batting clean up, notching three hits and two RBI to lead the Rockies offense. <span>Dexter Fowler</span> and <span>Carlos Gonzalez</span> both went deep for Colorado, as well.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/18/3168291/rockies-pirates-final-score-recap-mlb-2012Satchel Price2012-07-18T14:32:24-06:002012-07-18T14:32:24-06:00Pirates Vs. Rockies Score Update: Colorado Trails 6-5 Early
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<p>After taking an early lead, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> are now trailing 6-5 to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> through three innings of play at Coors Field on Wednesday afternoon. The wheels have come off for Rockies starter <span>Jeremy Guthrie</span> once again, as he didn't even make it out of the third inning.</p>
<p>The Rockies actually scored the first three runs of the game en route to a 5-1 lead through two innings, but Guthrie proceeded to blow that lead fairly quickly. After getting two outs following a lead-off single in the third frame, Guthrie simply fell apart, facing six consecutive hitters without recording a single out.</p>
<p>A three-run homer by Pittsburgh's <span>Garrett Jones</span> proved to be particularly damaging, especially after the subsequent two hitters both got on base despite failing to hit the ball out of the infield. Guthrie just looked lost by the end, eventually being replaced by <span>Matt Reynolds</span>, who struck out Pirates pitcher <span>James McDonald</span> to end the inning.</p>
<p><span>Dexter Fowler</span> and <span>Carlos Gonzalez</span> have led Colorado's offense so far on Wednesday, as each outfielder has contributed a homer and a walk, respectively. <span>Jordan Pacheco</span> has added a pair of singles, although his error in the top of the third inning proved to be costly.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/18/3167952/pirates-rockies-score-mlb-2012Satchel Price2012-07-18T09:57:24-06:002012-07-18T09:57:24-06:00Pirates Vs. Rockies: Colorado Sends Jeremy Guthrie To Mound Looking For Series Win
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> received a disappointing performance by rookie pitcher <span>Christian Friedrich</span> on Tuesday night, but are still in position for a series win against the surprising <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>. </p>
<p>Colorado sends <span>Jeremy Guthrie</span> (3-9, 6.14) to the mound in this afternoon showdown. The veteran righthander has had his share of struggles this season, but has a respectable 4.32 ERA in July since returning to the rotation. </p>
<p>The Pirates send young pitcher <span>James McDonald</span> (9-3, 2.59) looking to regain some momentum. Pittsburgh current;y finds themselves fighting for a playoff berth, and owe much of their success to success stories like McDonald who is enjoying a career best season. He struggled in his first post All Star Break start, an appearance against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Milwaukee Brewers</a> that lasted less than five innings.</p>
<p>TV/RADIO: ROOT, 850 KOA</p>
<p>TIME: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 1:10pm MT</p>
<p>LOCATION: Coors Field, Denver, CO</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/18/3167233/pirates-vs-rockies-colorado-sends-jeremy-guthrie-to-mound-looking-forMuzia2012-07-17T22:25:06-06:002012-07-17T22:25:06-06:00Pirates Vs. Rockies Final Score: Colorado's Comeback Falls Short In 6-2 Loss
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> loaded the bases in the ninth inning, but <span>Tyler Colvin</span> was out on a dropped third strike as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> earned a 6-2 victory on Tuesday night at Coors Field. The loss drops Colorado to 35-55, while Pittsburgh continues its surprising season by moving to 50-40.</p>
<p>Colorado held a 2-1 lead until Pittsburgh broke the game open by scoring four runs in the fifth. Pirates All-Star <span>Andrew McCutchen</span> finished with two hits and two runs including a solo homer in the fourth inning, his 22nd of the year.</p>
<p>Rockies starter <span>Christian Friedrich</span> allowed six hits and five runs over 4.2 innings to fall to 5-7 on the campaign. <span>Erik Bedard</span> picked up the win for the Pirates to improve to 5-10, while <span>Joel Hanrahan</span> nailed down his 25th save of the season to seal the victory.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/17/3166442/pirates-vs-rockies-final-scoreRicky O'Donnell2012-07-17T16:25:28-06:002012-07-17T16:25:28-06:00Johnny Herrera Injury: DL Stint For Infielder Caused By Wrist Infection
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<p><span>Chris Nelson</span> and <span>Juan Nicasio</span> were both sent to the disabled list by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> in recent days because of known injuries. Nelson had a heart condition and Nicasio was sidelined for the rest of the year becuase of bone chips in his knee. The Rockies had also sent shortstop and second baseman Johnny Herrera to the DL, but the reasons for that one were unknown.</p>
<p>Troy Renck finally tweeted the reason on Tuesday, and it's a bit more interesting a problem than most people were likely expecting to hear. Herrera apparently has been sidelined because of a wrist infection caused by a watch:</p>
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<p>Herrera landed on DL w left wrist infection caused by watch</p>
— Troy Renck, Rockies (@TroyRenck) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyRenck/status/225351310013235201" data-datetime="2012-07-17T22:08:33+00:00">July 17, 2012</a>
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<p>There's no word on how long Herrera is expected to be out because of the odd 'injury'. No word on how exactly a watch could get his wrist infected, either.</p>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> go for a second consecutive win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> when the two teams meet on Tuesday night. <span>Christian Friedrich</span> will get the start for the Rockies on the mound, and <span class="sbn-auto-link">Eric Young</span> is back in the lineup for the first time in a couple of weeks. The full lineups are listed below.</p>
<p>Colorado:</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Rockies">#Rockies</a> 9Young 4Scutaro 8Fowler 7CarGo 3Cuddy 5Pacheco 2Rosario 6 Rutledge LHP Friedrich</p>
— Patrick Saunders (@psaundersdp) <a href="https://twitter.com/psaundersdp/status/225333767462588417" data-datetime="2012-07-17T20:58:51+00:00">July 17, 2012</a>
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<p><i>Related: <a href="http://www.purplerow.com/2012/7/17/3164710/colorado-rockies-prospects-2012-trevor-story-will-swaner">Tuesday Pebble Report: Trevor Story, Will Swanner Star For Asheville</a></i></p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/225331812241637376">Pittsburgh</a>:</p>
<p>1. <span>Alex Presley</span> (LF)<br>2. <span>Drew Sutton</span> (RF)<br>3. <span>Andrew McCutchen</span> (CF)<br>4. <span>Casey McGehee</span> (1B)<br>5. <span>Neil Walker</span> (2B)<br>6. <span>Pedro Alvarez</span> (3B)<br>7. <span>Michael McKenry</span> (C)<br>8. <span>Clint Barmes</span> (SS)<br>9. <span>Erik Bedard</span> (SP)</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/17/3165636/pirates-vs-rockies-lineups-eric-young-leading-off-for-coloradoSteven Muma2012-07-17T15:18:07-06:002012-07-17T15:18:07-06:00Rockies Transactions: Chris Nelson, Jonathan Herrera Placed On Disabled List
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> have placed <span>Chris Nelson</span> and <span>Jonathan Herrera</span> on the disabled list. Nelson was admitted to the hospital on Monday to address an irregular heartbeat. He remains hospitalized for the time being.</p>
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<p>Chris Nelson had heart shocked back into rhythm. Remains in hospital where his conditioned will be monitored</p>
— Troy Renck, Rockies (@TroyRenck) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyRenck/status/225332076763820032" data-datetime="2012-07-17T20:52:08+00:00">July 17, 2012</a>
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<p>In place of Nelson and Herrera, Colorado has added <span>DJ LeMahieu</span> and Andrew Brown to its big league roster.</p>
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<p>Rockies add INF DJ LeMahieu and OF Andrew Brown to big-league roster, place Jonathan Herrera and Chris Nelson on disabled list.</p>
— Tracy Ringolsby (@ROOTSPORTS_TR) <a href="https://twitter.com/ROOTSPORTS_TR/status/225335601602367488" data-datetime="2012-07-17T21:06:08+00:00">July 17, 2012</a>
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<p>LeMahieu has appeared in 19 games for the Rockies this season. Brown has spent the entire season up to this point in triple-A.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/17/3165605/chris-nelson-jonathan-herrera-rockies-dj-lemahieu-andrew-brownSteven Muma2012-07-17T09:18:09-06:002012-07-17T09:18:09-06:00Pirates Vs. Rockies: Christian Friedrich Out For Personal, Team Winning Streaks
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> have started off their first two post-All-Star Break series on the right foot with victories against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>, but against the former the series went downhill after that, losing both games. On Monday, the Rockies escaped with a 5-4 walkoff victory after surrendering a 4-1 lead in the top half of the inning. Can they start a winning streak?</p>
<p>The Rockies turn to <span>Christian Friedrich</span> (5-6, 5.60 ERA), who is looking to win back-to-back games since he won three straight over late May and early June. On July 13, Friedrich picked up his fifth win of the season when he helped defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-2. He allowed one run in six innings and struck out seven batters.</p>
<p><span>Erik Bedard</span> (4-10, 4.80 ERA) has lost three straight games entering this game. He has allowed at least four runs each time and has lasted fewer innings each time. In his last start, Bedard allowed five runs in 3.2 innings to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a>.</p>
<p>This game can be seen on ROOT Sports and head on 850 KOA at 6:40 p.m. MT.</p>
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