SB Nation Denver - Reds Complete Sweep Of Rockieshttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2012-07-29T16:30:00-06:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/29612062012-07-29T16:30:00-06:002012-07-29T16:30:00-06:00Rockies Vs. Reds Final Score: Cincinnati Finishes Off Sweep
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<p>Despite having won nine straight entering their game against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> seem to be be falling below the radar. After a dominant 7-2 victory, which extended their wining streak to ten, it may be hard to continue to ignore the Reds.</p>
<p>After allowing two runs in the first inning, <span>Mat Latos</span> was completely dominant on the mound for Cincinnati, pitching eight innings to improve his record to 9-3. <span>Josh Rutledge</span> drove in the only runs of the game for Colorado, as his two-run homer in the 1st inning was all the offense the Rockies could generate.</p>
<p>Jonathan Sanchez struggled once again, giving up six earned runs in another loss. <span>Jay Bruce</span> hit his 20th homer of the season, while <span>Drew Stubbs</span> also went deep off of Sanchez. <i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 13.63636302947998px; vertical-align: baseline; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 17.27272605895996px;"></i></p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/29/3200612/rockies-vs-reds-final-score-cincinnati-finishes-off-sweepMax Mandel2012-07-29T12:06:50-06:002012-07-29T12:06:50-06:00Juan Nicasio Injury: Rockies SP Hopes To Pitch This Fall
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> starting pitcher <span>Juan Nicasio</span> won't take the mound again this season, but he still hopes to pitch this fall in the Arizona Instructional League, as <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_21183116/injured-rockies-pitcher-juan-nicasio-hopes-pitch-fall">Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post </a>writes. Nicasio has been out of action since injuring his left knee while trying to field a grounder on June 2.</p>
<p>Over the past year or so, Nicasio has battled through some pretty nasty luck. His career nearly looked over after a line drive broke the C-1 vertebrae in his neck during a game in August of last year, but he managed to make a shockingly quick return to the majors this spring.</p>
<p>That return lasted just 11 starts before the knee injury, which actually appeared to be minor at first. Microfracture surgery was eventually required in mid-June, though, and now Nicasio is simply hoping to be fully healthy for the beginning of the 2013 season.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/29/3200170/juan-nicasio-hopes-to-pitch-fall-mlb-2012Satchel Price2012-07-29T11:00:09-06:002012-07-29T11:00:09-06:00Rockies Vs. Reds Lineups: Dexter Fowler, Carlos Gonzalez, Tyler Colvin Make Up Colorado Outfield
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<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The </span><a style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> are looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the </span><a style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> on Sunday, and a good portion of their core lineup will be in the lineup. That includes </span><span>Dexter Fowler</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">, </span><span>Carlos Gonzalez</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> and </span><span>Tyler Colvin</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">, as well as </span><span>Michael Cuddyer</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> and </span><span>Jordan Pacheco</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">.</span></p>
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<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;">Dexter Fowler, CF</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Josh Rutledge</span>, SS</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;">Carlos Gonzalez, LF</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;">Michael Cuddyer, 1B</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;">Tyler Colvin, RF</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Ramon Hernandez</span>, C</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;">Jordan Pacheco, 3B</span></font></li>
<li><font face="Helvetica, Arial, Liberation Sans, FreeSans, sans-serif" color="#333333"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>DJ LeMahieu</span>, 2B</span></font></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Zack Cozart</span>, SS</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Drew Stubbs</span>, CF</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Todd Frazier</span>, 3B</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Chris Heisey</span>, LF</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Ryan Hanigan</span>, C</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 10px;"><span>Mat Latos</span>, P</span></li>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/29/3200068/rockies-vs-reds-lineups-mlbrayrayrayrayrayrayrayray2012-07-29T09:46:57-06:002012-07-29T09:46:57-06:00Reds Vs. Rockies: Colorado Out To Avoid Being Swept By Cincinnati
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> have yet to be swept during the second half of the season, but they also have yet to win a series. On Sunday, Colorado looks to avoid being swept by the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a> at Coors Field. The Rockies were shutout, 3-0, on Friday and then lost 9-7 on Saturday, allowing five home runs to the Reds.</p>
<p>The Rockies will need Jonathan Sanchez (0-1, 11.25 ERA) to rebound from his first start with the team. In that game, against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Arizona Diamondbacks</a>, Sanchez pitched four innings, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks in a 6-3 loss. This will be his first start with the Rockies at Coors Field.</p>
<p><span>Mat Latos</span> (8-3, 4.30 ERA) makes his second start against the Rockies. On May 27, Latos allowed five runs in 7.1 innings, serving up five home runs. Still, he picked up his fourth win in the 7-5 decision. Most recently, Latos threw five innings of two-run ball for his eighth win of the season.</p>
<p>This game will be shown at 1:10 p.m. MT on ROOT Sports and can be heard on 850 KOA.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/29/3199908/rockies-vs-reds-2012-mat-latos-jonathan-sanchezRuss Oates2012-07-28T21:45:04-06:002012-07-28T21:45:04-06:00Reds Vs. Rockies Final Score: Colorado On Wrong End Of 9-7 Slugfest
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<p>There was a slugfest at Coors Field on Saturday night, but the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> were, unfortunately, on the wrong end of the 9-7 decision against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a>. Of the six home runs hit in the game, only one came off the bat of a Rockies hitter (<span>Michael Cuddyer's</span> seventh-inning shot). Colorado did threaten in the bottom of the ninth with men on second and third base and two outs, but pinch-hitter Andrew Brown struck out swinging on a 100 MPH Aroldis Chapman fastball to end the game.</p>
<p>Rockies rookie <span>Christian Friedrich</span> (5-8, 6.17 ERA) entered the game with 11 home runs allowed and exited the game after 4.1 innings with 14 home runs allowed this season. He allowed three of his seven earned runs on solo home runs, one each to Ryan Ludwick, <span>Todd Frazier</span> and <span>Drew Stubbs</span>. He allowed those three home runs over the second and third innings, erasing the Rockies' 3-0 lead that emerged after the first inning.</p>
<p>The Rockies scored three runs in the first inning on a two-run <span>Carlos Gonzalez</span> single and a <span>Todd Helton</span> sacrifice fly. Colorado temporarily took a 4-3 lead on a Michael Cuddyer double play in the fourth inning, but back-to-back RBI singles by the <span class="sbn-auto-link">Reds</span> in the top of the fifth inning drove Friedrich from the game. <span>Josh Roenicke</span> came in and allowed a <span>Brandon Phillips</span> two-run double. Roenicke served up a gopher ball to <span>Scott Rolen</span> in the sixth inning and <span>Matt Belisle</span> surrendered <span>Ryan Ludwick's</span> second home run of the game in the eighth. That completed the scoring for the Reds.</p>
<p><span>Johnny Cueto</span> (13-5, 2.45 ERA) allowed five runs in six innings.</p>
<p>The Rockies (37-62, 20-31 home) will look to avoid yet another sweep when they complete this series at 1:10 p.m. MT. Jonathan Sanchez will face <span>Mat Latos</span>.</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://denver.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Denver</a>. For more in-depth coverage of this series, visit <a href="http://purplerow.com/">Rockies blog Purple Row </a>and <a href="http://www.redreporter.com" target="_blank"><b>Reds blog Red Reporter</b></a>. And for more news from around baseball, check out <a href="http://mlb.sbnation.com/">Baseball Nation</a> and <a href="http://mlbdailydish.com/">MLB Daily Dish</a>.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/28/3199359/rockies-vs-reds-final-score-2012Russ Oates2012-07-28T15:20:52-06:002012-07-28T15:20:52-06:00Rockies Roster Update: Tommy Field Recalled
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<p>With the trade of <span>Marco Scutaro</span> to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a>, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> had an opening on their roster. According to the <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Rockies">official Twitter account</a> of the Colorado Rockies, the team has recalled infielder <span>Tommy Field</span> to fill the opening:</p>
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<p>@Rockies: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Rockies" class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>Rockies</b></a> recall INF Tommy Field from Triple-A. Field (#36) will be available for tonight's game vs. <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Reds" class="twitter-hashtag pretty-link" data-query-source="hashtag_click"><s>#</s><b>Reds</b></a>.</p>
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<p>Field, who was drafted in the 24th round of the 2008 draft, appeared in 16 games for the Rockies last season. In 48 plate appearances, Field recorded a .271 batting average and drove in three runs. He replaces Scutaro, who was hitting .271 this season for the Rockies in 95 games. Prior to the trade, Scutaro drove in 30 runs and hit four homers.</p>
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https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/28/3198904/rockies-roster-update-tommy-field-recalledMax Mandel2012-07-28T11:24:44-06:002012-07-28T11:24:44-06:00Jhoulys Chacin Injury Update: Pitcher Nearing Return
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<p>After compiling 20 wins over the past two seasons, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> pitcher Jhoulys Chacin has missed three months of the season due to a nerve injury. Chacin had surgery in May on his chest to relieve pressure on a nerve and hasn't pitched since. However, according to the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.denverpost.com/rockies/ci_21178175/colorado-rockies-chris-nelson-feeling-ok-after-perfect">Denver Post</a>, Chacin could be close to a return, as he is set to begin a rehab assignment:</p>
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<p>He will begin his minor-league rehab assignment this week with Single-A Modesto. The plan is for Chacin to make one start with Modesto, two with Double-A Tulsa and a final tuneup with Triple-A Colorado Springs. The Rockies want to gradually increase his pitch count to 90.</p>
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<div style="overflow: hidden; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;">Prior to surgery, Chacin struggled for the Rockies, compiling an 0-3 record in five starts with a 7.30 ERA. Last season, Chacin won a career-high 11 games with a very solid 3.62 ERA.</div>
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<div style="overflow: hidden; color: #000000; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; border: medium none;"><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://denver.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Denver</a>. For more in-depth coverage of this series, visit <a href="http://purplerow.com/">Rockies blog Purple Row </a>and <a href="http://www.redreporter.com" target="_blank"><b>Reds blog Red Reporter</b></a>. And for more news from around baseball, check out <a href="http://mlb.sbnation.com/">Baseball Nation</a> and <a href="http://mlbdailydish.com/">MLB Daily Dish</a>.</i></div>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/28/3198521/jhoulys-chacin-injury-update-pitcher-nearing-returnMax Mandel2012-07-28T09:10:00-06:002012-07-28T09:10:00-06:00Reds Vs. Rockies: Colorado Looks For Semblance Of Order After Friday Loss
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.purplerow.com/">Colorado Rockies</a> returned home to Coors Field on Friday night, but it wasn't a warm homecoming, losing to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.redreporter.com/">Cincinnati Reds</a>, 3-0. Shortly after the game ended, the club announced that <span>Marco Scutaro</span> had been traded to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.mccoveychronicles.com/">San Francisco Giants</a> for a 23-year-old second baseman, Charlie Culberson. The Rockies are selling off parts as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.</p>
<p>On Saturday night, however, the Rockies will look to stem the tide against the Reds. They will have rookie <span>Christian Friedrich</span> (5-7, 5.71 ERA) on the mound for his second career start against the Reds. Friedrich picked up his second career win in a May 25 6-3 game against the Reds at the Great American Ball Park. He allowed three runs in five innings and struck out six. Friedrich has been allowed to go into the 80s with his pitch count over the month of July, but in only one of those starts has he gone past the fifth inning.</p>
<p><span>Johnny Cueto</span> (12-5, 2.23 ERA) was Friedrich's opponent back on May 25, allowing five runs on 11 hits in 4.2 innings. In July, Cueto has pitched against mostly the National League West, picking up victories over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.gaslampball.com/">Padres</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.azsnakepit.com/">Diamondbacks</a>, but losing to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Dodgers</a>. His most recent start came against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.brewcrewball.com/">Brewers</a>, throwing seven innings of one-run ball. For the month, Cueto is 3-1 with a 2.10 ERA.</p>
<p><b>Game time & date</b>: 6:10 p.m. MT, Saturday, July 28, 2012</p>
<p><b>Location</b>: Coors Field, Denver, CO</p>
<p><b>Broadcast Info</b>: ROOT Sports/850 KOA</p>
<p><i>For updates, stay tuned to <a href="http://denver.sbnation.com/">SB Nation Denver</a>. For more in-depth coverage of this series, visit <a href="http://purplerow.com/">Rockies blog Purple Row </a>and <a href="http://www.redreporter.com" target="_blank"><b>Reds blog Red Reporter</b></a>. And for more news from around baseball, check out <a href="http://mlb.sbnation.com/">Baseball Nation</a> and <a href="http://mlbdailydish.com/">MLB Daily Dish</a>.</i></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/colorado-rockies/2012/7/28/3198252/rockies-vs-reds-2012-johnny-cueto-christian-friedrichRuss Oates