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Helton, Rockies hope to end seven-game skid

Jun 2, 2008 - 2:29 PM Colorado (20-37) at LA Dodgers (27-29), 10:10 pm EDT

LOS ANGELES (Ticker) -- Todd Helton will attempt to extend his hitting streak to nine games and the Colorado Rockies aim to end a seven-game losing streak when they visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in the opener of a three-game series.

Helton went 4-for-13 with two home runs and four RBI over the Rockies' four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, but Colorado was still swept. The Rockies have been outscored by a 61-30 margin over their current losing streak.

Colorado will send rookie Greg Reynolds (0-2, 5.40 ERA) to the mound. The 22-year-old righthander is seeking his first career win.

Reynolds was roughed up for six runs and eight walks over 5 2/3 innings during Wednesday's 6-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

The Dodgers have lost six of their previous seven games, including Sunday's 6-1 setback to the New York Mets. Matt Kemp had three hits and drove in a run for Los Angeles, which is kicking off a seven-game homestand.

Hoping to avoid a third straight loss, the Dodgers will counter with Derek Lowe (2-5, 4.52), who is looking for his first win since April 23.

Lowe did not receive a decision after tossing seven scoreless frames in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs. The righthander allowed four hits and two walks with five strikeouts.