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| Rockies send down Bowers; recall Speier |
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07/11/2008 |
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| Flushing, NY (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies optioned pitcher Cedrick Bowers to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, and recalled pitcher Ryan Speier from Colorado Springs to take the vacated spot on the 25-man roster. Bowers, 30, struggled in five relief appearances with the Rockies this season, posting a 13.50 earned run average in 6 2/3 innings without earning a decision. Speier has appeared in 25 games with Colorado this season, recording a 1-1 record with a 4.13 ERA in 28 1/3 innings. In 2007, the |
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| Mets try to keep momentum going against Rox |
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07/11/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New York Mets and Colorado Rockies have each had first halves that can be classified as disappointing. However, both teams have been playing like playoff contenders as of late. The Mets will attempt to extend their season-high win streak to seven games in tonight's opener of a three-game series with the Rockies from Shea Stadium. Classified by most experts as the preseason favorites to win the National League East, the Mets failed to live up to that billing over the first three months of |
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| Longoria and Hart voted as final All-Stars; Holliday to start for NL |
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07/10/2008 |
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| of the Philadelphia Phillies, Aaron Rowand of the San Francisco Giants and Carlos Lee of the Houston Astros. Hart has compiled a .293 batting average with 14 long balls, 56 RBI and 46 runs scored in 90 games for the Brewers. In other All-Star news, Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday will start in right field for the National League in place of the injured Alfonso Soriano, who has been sidelined since June 11 after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, fracturing his left ring finger. Holliday was place |
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| Milwaukee brews Colorado in 10-run victory |
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07/10/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - Dave Bush struck out a career-high 13, and the Milwaukee Brewers pounded the Colorado Rockies, 11-1, to forge a split in a four-game set. "He threw a great game," said Brewers manager Ned Yost of Bush. "His stuff was crisp, and he was executing. His command was excellent. When you command your pitches, you throw the ball good." Ryan Braun went 2-for-5 and drove in three for the Brewers, who have won five of seven. J.J. Hardy hit a two-run homer and scored twice, and Gabe Kapler |
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| Brewers, Rockies wrap set in Milwaukee |
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07/10/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Milwaukee Brewers will try for a series split with the Colorado Rockies this afternoon, when the two ballclubs close out a four-game series at Miller Park. Milwaukee has lost two of the first three meetings with Colorado, including Wednesday's 8-3 setback that pushed the Brewers five games behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Ace Ben Sheets allowed five hits and three runs through six innings and absorbed the loss despite posting a season-high 11 K's. Sheets took the hill one day a |
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| Soriano won't play in All-Star Game |
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07/10/2008 |
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| iano was voted to start for the National League in the Mid-Summer Classic at Yankee Stadium. Cubs manager Lou Piniella said Wednesday that Soriano would attend the game, but won't be able to play. National League All-Star manager Clint Hurdle of the Colorado Rockies will consult with the league office before making a decision on a replacement for Soriano. Soriano was hurt during a June 11 game against Atlanta when he was hit by a pitch from Jeff Bennett. The ball drilled Soriano on the left hand, ricocheted up |
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| What a Rusch: Rockies top Brewers behind solid start |
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07/10/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - Former Brewer Glendon Rusch won as a starter for the first time in two years and Garrett Atkins clubbed a pair of homers as the Colorado Rockies pulled away for an 8-3 victory over Milwaukee. Joe Koshansky belted a two-run homer for the defending National League champions, who won for the seventh time in nine games. Scott Podsednik, another former Brewer, had two hits and two RBI. Rusch (2-3) allowed five hits and one run while logging four strikeouts over six innings to post a |
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| Rockies send Spilborghs to DL |
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07/09/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Colorado Rockies placed outfielder Ryan Spilborghs on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a left oblique strain. Spilborghs was hurt running the bases in Tuesday night's game against Milwaukee. He's hitting .314 with six home runs and 33 RBI in 72 games. To take his place on the roster, outfielder Seth Smith was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
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| Sheets set to follow CC as Brewers take on Rockies |
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07/09/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After one Milwaukee ace pitched last night, another will go Wednesday as Ben Sheets takes the ball in the third test of a four-game series versus the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park. Newly-acquired left-hander CC Sabathia made his Milwaukee debut in Tuesday's 7-3 victory and hurled six decent innings for the win. Sabathia, who was acquired Monday from Cleveland for prospects, allowed three runs -- two earned -- on five hits and five walks with five strikeouts. Rickie Weeks scored three runs |
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| Sabathia wins in NL debut as Brewers top Rockies |
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07/09/2008 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - CC Sabathia threw six effective innings to earn the victory in his Brewers debut, and Ryan Braun helped him with a three- run homer to lead Milwaukee over the Colorado Rockies, 7-3, at Miller Park. "He pitched very well," said Milwaukee manager Ned Yost. "Something like this adds more to the game than we are accustomed to in the middle of the season." Sabathia (1-0), who was acquired from the Indians for minor league prospects on Monday, yielded three runs, two of which were ea |
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