Final
Rockies rout Pirates
Aug 10, 2013 - 4:08 AM Denver, CO (Sports Network) - Wilin Rosario hit a two-run home run and drove in four as the Colorado Rockies dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-1, to open a three-game series.Michael Cuddyer went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored, while Nolan Arenado was 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Rockies, who had lost five straight coming into the contest.
Jorge De La Rosa (11-6) benefited from the offensive output, and pitched a strong game as he gave up just a run on eight hits with three walks and three strikeouts in five innings of work.
Francisco Liriano (12-5) had his worst start of the season as he gave up all 10 runs on 12 hits in just 2 1/3 innings of work. He came into the game having given up a total of 10 runs in his previous eight starts.
Colorado took control of the game in the first inning as DJ LeMahieu singled with one out and Troy Tulowitzki followed with a walk. Cuddyer then singled home LeMahieu and Rosario followed with a two-run double. Todd Helton then singled to score Rosario for a 4-0 lead.
Pittsburgh got a run back in the second on Jordy Mercer's sacrifice fly, but the Rockies added five more in the home half.
Cuddyer singled in the first run of the inning, and Rosario followed with a two-run homer to left. Helton then singled and scored on an Arenado double, and Charlie Culberson hit an RBI single for a 9-1 advantage.
Cuddyer drove in another run in his third straight at-bat as his grounder scored Dexter Fowler for a 10-1 advantage.
Pittsburgh managed to get just one runner to third after the second inning.
Game Notes
Liriano's earned run average went from 2.02 to 2.67 ... Pittsburgh took two of three from Colorado last weekend ... Liriano fell to 1-2 in three games against the Rockies ... De La Rosa improved to 4-3 in 13 games against the Pirates ... Josh Harrison got the final out of the eighth inning for the Pirates. The third baseman is the first position player to have pitched for the Pirates since 2004.
- PITTSBURGH: 1
COLORADO: 10
Final
Aug 10 12:03 AM - Michael Cuddyer grounded into a fielder's choice, short to second scoring Dexter Fowler with two out. Troy Tulowitzki out at second. Runner on first and Wilin Rosario due up.
Pirates 1, Rockies 10 Bot 3, 2 OutsAug 9 10:18 PM - Charlie Culberson single to center scored Nolan Arenado with two out. On the play, Charlie Culberson advances to second on the throw. Runner on second and Jorge De La Rosa due up.
Pirates 1, Rockies 9 Bot 2, 2 OutsAug 9 9:57 PM - Nolan Arenado double to left scored Todd Helton with two out. Runner on second and Charlie Culberson due up.
Pirates 1, Rockies 8 Bot 2, 2 OutsAug 9 9:54 PM - Wilin Rosario two-out, two-run Home Run (16) to left scored Michael Cuddyer. Todd Helton due up.
Pirates 1, Rockies 7 Bot 2, 2 OutsAug 9 9:49 PM - Michael Cuddyer singled to left scored Dexter Fowler with two out. Runner on first and Wilin Rosario due up.
Pirates 1, Rockies 5 Bot 2, 2 OutsAug 9 9:47 PM - Jordy Mercer sacrifice fly to center scored Neil Walker with two out. On the play, Starling Marte advances to second and Jose Tabata advances to third. Runners on second and third and Andrew McCutchen due up.
Pirates 1, Rockies 4 Top 2, 2 OutsAug 9 9:27 PM - Todd Helton single to center scored Wilin Rosario with one out. Runner on first and Nolan Arenado due up.
Pirates 0, Rockies 4 Bot 1, 1 OutAug 9 9:12 PM - Wilin Rosario double to right scored Troy Tulowitzki and Michael Cuddyer with one out. Runner on second and Todd Helton due up.
Pirates 0, Rockies 3 Bot 1, 1 OutAug 9 9:10 PM - Michael Cuddyer single to center scored DJ LeMahieu with one out. On the play, Troy Tulowitzki advances to third. Runners on first and third and Wilin Rosario due up.
Pirates 0, Rockies 1 Bot 1, 1 OutAug 9 9:09 PM - PITTSBURGH: 0
COLORADO: 0
Top 1, 0 Outs
Aug 9 8:42 PM
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