Final
Friedrich strong in debut, Rockies top Padres
May 10, 2012 - 1:02 AMVideo
Christian Friedrich (1-0) picked up the win with a strong start in his major league debut, allowing five hits and two runs -- one earned -- with seven strikeouts over six innings to help Colorado snap a five-game losing streak.
"I've been playing with these guys for four years in spring training and I know them, and to finally have them playing behind me, it's just awesome to be out there with them and get a great team win," Friedrich said.
Anthony Bass (1-4) suffered another setback, surrendering five runs -- just one earned -- on nine hits in 5 2/3 frames. Jesus Guzman and Yonder Alonso each collected two hits and an RBI as San Diego finished a nine-game homestand with a 4-5 record.
A four-run sixth turned the tide in Colorado's favor.
After Marco Scutaro filed out to open the inning, Jonathan Herrera reached first on Andy Parrino's fielding error. Carlos Gonzalez then doubled, and Herrera tied the game 2-2 on a sacrifice fly by Michael Cuddyer.
Bass intentionally walked Jason Giambi, who came around to score with Gonzalez on Rosario's double. Rosario, in turn, touched home on Nelson's base hit to give the Rockies a 5-2 advantage.
"[Bass] was hanging in there, their guy was hanging in there too," said Padres manager Bud Black. "We opened the door for them, Gonzalez got the big double and that kind of took the wind out of Anthony's sails."
Nelson plated Cuddyer, who singled and stole second, in the eighth to push the visitors' lead to 6-2.
Colorado produced its first run in the fourth. Giambi hit a ball that bounced off the top of the fence and back into play. Gonzalez came home, but Cuddyer was caught trying to score from first after a pair of strong throws.
The Padres opened the scoring in the home first, on Jesus Guzman's single that plated Chris Denorfia, and added one in the third, when Yonder Alonso doubled home Cameron Maybin.
They threatened in later innings but never produced, eventually finishing 2- for-10 with runners in scoring position.
Game Notes
Friedrich is the eighth starting pitcher in Rockies franchise history to win his major league debut in a game started. Juan Nicasio and Drew Pomeranz did so last season...Alonso extended his career-best hitting streak to seven games...San Diego travels to Philadelphia for a three-game set starting Friday...Colorado begins three straight at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.
- COLORADO: 6
SAN DIEGO: 2
Final
May 9 6:49 PM - Chris Nelson singled to second scoring Michael Cuddyer. Runner on first with two outs and Dexter Fowler due up.
Rockies 6, Padres 2 Top 8, 2 OutsMay 9 6:14 PM - Chris Nelson singled off short to center scoring Wilin Rosario. Runner on first with two outs and Dexter Fowler due up.
Rockies 5, Padres 2 Top 6, 2 OutsMay 9 5:21 PM - Wilin Rosario doubled to left-center scoring Carlos Gonzalez and Jason Giambi. Runner on second with two outs and Chris Nelson due up.
Rockies 4, Padres 2 Top 6, 2 OutsMay 9 5:19 PM - Michael Cuddyer sacrifice fly to right scored Jonathan Herrera. On the play, Carlos Gonzalez advances to third. Runner on third with two outs and Jason Giambi due up.
Rockies 2, Padres 2 Top 6, 2 OutsMay 9 5:13 PM - Jason Giambi doubled to center scoring Carlos Gonzalez. On the play, Michael Cuddyer was tagged out home from center to short to the catcher. Runner on second with two outs and Wilin Rosario due up.
Rockies 1, Padres 2 Top 4, 2 OutsMay 9 4:46 PM - Yonder Alonso doubled to left scoring Cameron Maybin. On the play, Chase Headley was tagged out at home from left to the catcher.. Runner on second with two outs and Jesus Guzman due up.
Rockies 0, Padres 2 Bot 3, 2 OutsMay 9 4:28 PM - Jesus Guzman singled to right scoring Chris Denorfia. On the play, Chase Headley advances to third. Runners on first and third with two outs and Nick Hundley due up.
Rockies 0, Padres 1 Bot 1, 2 OutsMay 9 3:53 PM - COLORADO: 0
SAN DIEGO: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
May 9 3:37 PM
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