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Rockies building momentum against Marlins

Jul 4, 2008 - 1:02 PM Florida (44-41) at Colorado (35-51) 8:05 p.m. EDT

DENVER (Ticker) -- The Colorado Rockies try to build on the momentum of an extra-inning rally when they continue a four-game series agianst the Florida Marlins on Friday.

Ryan Spilborghs delivered a two-run single in the bottom of the 11th inning Thursday as the Rockies, who blew two separate leads, rallied for a 6-5 victory in the series opener. Jeff Baker finished with four RBI and a home run and Garrett Atkins had two hits as the Rockies won their third straight game.

"To be upside down like that twice and come back is great. Third time's a charm," Rockies manager Clint Hurdle said. "It gives us an opportunity to get some momentum."

Atkins is 6-for-13 (.462) over his last three games and should continue that success against Marlins starter Scott Olsen (4-4, 3.47 ERA). The Rockies third baseman has four hits, including a home run, in eight career at-bats against the Marlins lefthander.

Rookie Greg Reynolds (2-6, 5.75) takes the mound for Colorado aiming to snap a personal two-game losing streak. Reynolds, 23, allowed four runs and 10 hits while striking out three in 5 2/3 innings during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers.