The Rockies were deadlocked in a 0-0 game going into the bottom of the ninth inning. They loaded the bases with nobody out. Garrett Atkins ended the longest scoreless game in Coors Field history when he scored on a sacrifice fly to left by Yorvit Torreabla.
Atkins was called out at first glance by the home plate umpire, but the ball popped out of Bengie Molina’s glove and was sitting a few feet away. The umpire reversed his call and the play was ruled an error on Molina. The Rockies had no reservations about winning in that manner.
The bases were loaded when Atkins walked, Brad Hawpe singled and Chris Iannetta walked. Jeff Baker then flew out, but not deep enough to score Atkins. Torrealba followed with a ball that was just deep enough for Atkins to end up scoring.
Tim Lincecum and Ubaldo Jimenez matched each other zero for zero throughout the game. Lincecum struck out nine over seven innings and allowed just six hits. Jimenez struck out three and gave up just four hits in seven innings.
Brian Fuentes ended up with the win after he had worked the top of the ninth.
Fred Lewis was the lone player with two hits in the game.
