The Colorado Rockies lost 6-4 on Sunday against the Houston Astros. Even though the Astros are struggling this season, they were able to hold the Rockies to four runs putting the Rockies at a split 9-9 for the year.
Ubaldo Jimenez opened the night up for the Rockies pitching for five and two thirds innings giving up five hits and three runs. Kip Wells, Brian Fuentes, and Ryan Speier were all brought in to pitch against the Astros but were unable to prevent the loss. Fuentes took the loss for the Rockies as he gave up three runs in the eigth inning.
Garrett Atkins hit his 3rd home run of the year against Shawn Chacon in the 6th inning. Brad Hawpe, Todd Helton, Garrett Atkins, and Troy Tulowitzki all drove in a RBI as well.
The Colorado Rockies will now welcome the Philadelphia Phillies to the Rocky Mountain state for a two game series starting Monday night. Will they be able to come back from this loss and pick up the win?
April 21st, 2008 at 2:13 pm
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