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The Rockies put together a mini two game win streak by taking two straight from the Cardinals, this one by a score of 9-3. A four run outburst, continuing the hot hitting from the previous night, put the Rockies up and they never trailed in the game.

Jorge De La Rosa used the early support to notch his first win of the year. He allowed just five hits and two runs in 5.2 innings. Matt Holliday had a huge game to back up the efforts of De La Rosa. He had four singles in the game, in five trips to the plate, and scored three runs. Omar Quintanilla had his third straight solid hitting game. He had three hits, and two runs in the game. Garrett Atkins had a double and a triple, scoring two and driving in two.

Last night’s hear, Chris Iannetta, had a hit and two driven in. He made his fifth straight start behind the plate.

Kyle Lohse struggled to retire any of the Rockies. He lasted just four innings, giving up eight hits and seven runs, all earned. He also walked five hitters.

Ryan Ludwick had his third straight huge offensive game. Two nights after going 4-4, he hit two homers today, after hitting one out yesterday. Both were solo homers. Yadier Molina also had two hits for St. Louis.

The Rockies got a big win Wednesday night. Trailing 3-0 going into the bottom of the eighth, the Rockies needed a spark to start something quickly. They got it, and reeled off four runs to win 4-3.

Jason Isringhausen picked up the blown save and the loss, and Justin Speier picked up his first win. Adam Wainright had put up a great start, giving up no runs in seven innings and just four hits. He left in a great position to lead, but the bullpen could not hold the win down for him.

Jeff Francis remained winless. He went six innings and gave up all three runs the Cardinals scored. He also walked five. Omar Quintanilla had two hits, and six Rockies each had one hit. Ryan Spilbroughs had the big hit in the eighth inning rally, with two outs and two runners on, he kept the inning alive with a single that scored a run. Chris Ianetta then drove him home and one other run, to take the lead over a two run triple.

Aaron Miles and Ryan Ludwick each had two hits for the Cardinals.

Will Tavares had a little revenge on Rick Ankiel, picking up an outfield assist throwing him out at first two days after Ankiel nailed Tavares trying to take third.

Rick Ankiel provided the offensive firepower, and the cannon attached to his left shoulder shot down the Rockies twice. Ankiel hit a solo homer in the eighth that proved to be the difference in a 6-5 game. He also threw out Willy Tavares attempting to tag up and move to third. Then added another incredible throw to nail Omar Quintanilla trying to stretch a double into a triple.

His support helped Branden Looper to the best start of his career. He went 8.1 innings giving up four runs, an effort that earned him his fifth win of the season. He also had two hits at the plate, including a double, a run and an RBI. Ryan Ludwick had a huge game going 4-4, and walking his other plate appearance.

Chris Iannetta hit his third homer of the year for the Rockies, one of two hits. He also drove in three of the Rockies runs and scored two. Clint Barmes had three hits from the eight spot in the lineup, two going for doubles.

Mark Redman was roughed up by the Cardinals, lasting just 2.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits and five runs in the short outing.

The Cardinals now stand at 22-12, one of the best records in MLB. Jeff Francis, winless on the year, will try to cool off the Cards while trying to pick up a win at last.

The Rockies lost a hard fought game 6-5 to the Cardinals Monday night. The game was back and forth the whole way, the teams going run for run until Albert Pujols scored on a groundout in the ninth and the Rockies could not match it in the bottom of the inning.

Ubaldo Jimenez had a good start, giving up just three earned in five innings. He fared better than Joel Pinero who lasted just three innings, allowing three earned on eight hits. Brian Fuentes took the loss for the Rockies, dropping him to 0-2.

Brad Hawpe hit his third homer of the year and Chris Iannetta  had three hits including a double in the game. Yadier Molina had three hits for the Cards who won their second straight game. Adam Kennedy also had two hits, including a huge triple.

The Rockies stole three bases of Molina when Randy Flores was on the hill. Willy Tavares had his 14th steal of the year taking third off the duo.

Aaron Cook won his fifth game of the season beating the Dodgers 7-2 Sunday. He threw 7.2 innings, allowing 9 hits to the Dodgers offense that had been on a tear lately. He did not walk a batter in the game and had a hit of his own.

The top of the order was huge for the Rockies. Scott Podsednik went 2-3 and scored two runs. Podsednik also had two stolen bases in the game. Omar Quintanilla had two runs and one hit. Matt Holliday had two hits and two RBI’s.

Blake DeWitt and Juan Pierre each had two hits in the game for the Dodgers. Andre Ethier hit his third homer of the year, a solo shot off Cook in the fifth. Rafael Furcal, one of the leagues leading hitters, was held hitless in the game. His average stands at .369 still.

Derek Lowe allowed just six hits in five innings but five earned runs as well. He walked four while punching out three. The Dodgers eight game winning streak came to an end, but their record keeps them second in the NL West behind the scorching hot Diamondbacks.

Jeff Francis dropped to 0-3 on the season after a loss to the Dodgers 11-6 last night. He went 5.1 innings before leaving the game. He allowed six hits and four runs in the ballgame. The Rockies jumped out to an early 3-0 lead before the Dodgers exploded for seven runs in the top of the sixth.

Brad Penny was sharp on the other side for the Dodgers. He improved to 5-2 by going five strong innings allowing a mere three hits and just three runs. He did walk four however and only struck out one. Cory Wade gave up three in relief of Penny, all unearned however.

Rafael Furcal hit his fourth homer of the year, one of his three hits. He also drove in four runs and scored two. His three run homer in the sixth was the big blow with two outs. Matt Kemp also drove in four, having two hits in the game. Russell Martin and Jeff Kent also contributed two hits.

The Rockies had six hits, scattered through the line up with no player having more than one. Todd Helton hit his third homer of the year, a solo shot in the sixth. Scott Podsednik had a pinch hit two run triple in the seventh.

The good news is, more voters picked Matt Holliday at least second on their ballot then any other player in the National League.  The bad news is, only eleven of those 27 votes were first place ones and Jimmy Rollins 16 first place votes carried the day.  Holliday was a closer to Rollins in first place then he was to Prince Fielder in third though and only one voter had him lower then fourth place.

Holliday had a monster season. He won the batting title with a .340 average and he drove in 137 runs, which also led the league.  He also led the league in hits (216) and doubles (50).  With Ryan Howard and Chase Utley on the Phillies, I’m still convinced that Holliday was the most valuable player to his team.  Still, second place is fitting for the slugger and I see him walking away with MVP honors at some point in the future.

Troy Tulowitzki picked up a third place vote and he finished 18th.   The only Rockie to get a vote was Brad Hawpe.

I’ll keep it short, but man this was bummer.  I guess I know how Tigers’ fans felt last year when they had that huge run only to get spanked by the Cardinals.  Still, it’s hard to be sad with how the Rockies did this year, you just wish they would have made more of an impact in the Series.

The offseason will be an interesting one.  The Rockies still need an arm or two and then there’s the question of Helton’s huge contract, although I have a feeling he won’t be going anywhere.

Well, the Rockies are now down 3-0.  We all know just one team has come back from that and that is the Rockies opposition just three years ago.  And to make it worse, the Rockies have a starter who hasn’t thrown since in over two months.  Still, it starts with just one win and if the Rockies can somehow pull out tonight’s game, it might give them a bit of momentum to make this a series just yet.

Josh Fogg was pummelled and early.  He was touched up for six runs in the third inning and that forced the Rockies to go to their pen pretty early.  Three relievers held the Red Sox scoreless through 4 1/3 innings to let the Rockies make it a one run game but then Brian Fuentes gave up three runs in eighth to seal the Rockies fate.

Matt Holliday had the big hit for the Rockies in their loss with a three run blast.  Kaz Matsui had a team high three hits and he stole a base.

It’ll be Aaron Cook going up against Jon Lester and it’s now win or go home.

The Rockies are down 2-0 and they’re in unfamiliar territory.  The last time they lost back to back games was well over a month ago on September 14-15.  Still, the Rockies have to get their offense going quickly or this series is going to be over sooner rather then later.

The Rockies lone run came in the very first inning.  Willie Taveras scored on Todd Helton’s ground out and after the first inning, the Rockies couldn’t manage a single run.  In all, the Rockies managed just five hits with four of those coming off of the bat of Matt Holliday, who was a perfect four for four.  Brad Hawpe had the only other hit.

Ubaldo Jimenez got through the first few frames fairly easily but he ran into trouble in the fourth and fifth innings when he was tagged with a run in each frame.  Matt Herges came up huge when he got the final out in the fifth inning to strand all three baserunners but it didn’t seem to matter much because the Rockies couldn’t score any runs.

The series now moves to Denver and it’ll be Josh Fogg going up against Dice-K.  It’s now or never and the Rockies need to get something done tomorrow if they want to have a chance in this dream season.